Parliament House
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Take a guided tour, visit the popular Queen's Terrace Cafe, 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.
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Please Note: As a precaution to help mitigate the risk posed by the COVID-19, we have temporarily ceased all public program activities including tours and school visits.
We will advise of any further changes via our website, and on our social media channels.
Due to current health advice on social distancing, please contact the business for the most up to date information regarding opening times and services.
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DETAILS
OPENING HOURS
Daily: 9 am - 5 pm. Check their website for available tour times.; Closed Christmas Day.
COSTS
Free
Location
Parliament House
Capital Hill, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Features
Cafe
Carpark
Conference/Function Facilities
Non Smoking Establishment
Parents Room
Restaurant
Reviews
TripAdvisor traveller rating
Ranked #8 of 220 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor
Awards
- Certificate of Excellence 2019
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“Everybody should visit their Parliament building and this one is particularly open and friendly.”
The inside of the building has blue granite columns. There is also a terrace next to the cafeteria on the first floor that is quite pleasant. There are free escorted tours that are worth taking. Our...
Brian M
“Worth a viewing, a modern Parliament building”
Excellent building well worth the trouble of walking up there, beautiful wood and masonry to see within. You also get a sense of Australian Politics and wonder where the aborigines are represented...
Malcolm W
“Parliament House: A must-see”
What an amazing building, beautiful landscaping and even more amazing inside. We did a free 45 min tour with Nathan who was very informative. This could’ve gone for even longer, I’m sure we only just...
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