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See democracy in action at Australia’s iconic Parliament House high on Capital Hill. During Question Time see the country’s elected politicians make the big decisions on behalf of the nation.

Take a guided tour, view historic documents and see an impressive collection of Australian art including one of the world’s largest tapestries based on an Arthur Boyd design.

A visit to the building’s roof provides one of the best views of Canberra and the opportunity to get up close to the building's iconic 81-metre high flag mast, one of the world's largest stainless steel structures.
  • Children looking in the pond at the front of Parliament House
    Australia's Parliament House
  • Image of a Visitor Services Officer assisting visitors to Parliament House at the information desk in the marble foyer
    A Visitor Services Officer greets guest to Parliament House
  • Image showing front view of Parliament House
    Parliament House
  • Image showing lighting projections on the front of Parliament House
    Parliament House - Enlighten Festival
  • Image of the House of Representatives chamber taken from the viewing gallery
    House of Representatives chamber

DETAILS

PHONE

02 6277 5085

EMAIL

[email protected]

WEBSITE

www.aph.gov.au

OPENING HOURS

Daily: 9 am - 5 pm. Check their website for available tour times.; Closed Christmas Day.

COSTS

Free

ACCESSIBILITY

Disabled access available, contact operator for details

Location

Parliament House

Capital Hill, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Features

Cafe

Carpark

Conference/Function Facilities

Non Smoking Establishment

Parents Room

Restaurant

Reviews

TripAdvisor traveller rating

BASED ON 2757 REVIEWS

Ranked #2 of 220 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor

Awards

  • Traveler's Choice
  • Certificate of Excellence 2017

© TripAdvisor 2016

“The opulence is encompassing”

Reviewed on 18/08/2017

Yes it is very nice.. but it is Parliament House. The children were impressed by the marble staircase. we had a tour and parts of that were interesting.

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Review by

lois g

“School trip”

Reviewed on 17/08/2017

We Loved it! It is very informative! Staff were lovely. Our guide was amazing!! A Dutch lady.. I wish I could remember her name! She had our children and staff totally captivated with her knowledge...

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donna k

“Nice Architecture”

Reviewed on 17/08/2017

Parliament House has very nice architecture. The foyer is stunning and looks grand. Upstairs is also nice. Booked tickets for question time. Very well organised and was bemusing watching both sides...

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Review by

Karen S

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