Front of heritage building with green lawn in front and blue sky

People standing in front of objects and items in an art deco space

Arc Cinema with archival black and white footage on the screen

A group of people in a cinema (screen is not visible)

Close up of Art Deco lighting fixtures in Arc Cinema

Two women walking down a hallway holding wine and laughing

Entrance of the NFSA showcasing its art deco details

Dark gallery space with shadows and outlines of people in the space

A light filled space with yellow and red chairs and a large screen playing documentaries

National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

Overview

The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia is open daily on McCoy Circuit in Acton's cultural precinct – drop in for date night, a family outing or a quiet afternoon to yourself. Check out the weekly Arc Cinema movie program, explore the curious collection of audiovisual artefacts on display in The Library, or simply enjoy a locally roasted coffee in the cosy Mediatheque or the sunny heritage courtyard.

1 McCoy Circuit, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Facilities

Bar
Cafe
Carpark
Coach Parking
Conference/Function Facilities
Enquiry Desk
Family Friendly
Food and Refreshments
Gallery / Museum
Interactive Centre
Lawn / Gardens
Non Smoking
Parents Room
Picnic Area
Public Toilet

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
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