Free Weekend Heritage Tour
Overview
Canberra Glassworks invites you on a special tour of Canberra’s oldest public building, the Kingston Powerhouse which celebrated its centenary in 2015. Designed by John Smith Murdoch, the Power House was the heartbeat of Canberra in its early years. It powered the development of this built city, housed its telecommunications system and provided employment for many people across the region.
This free tour will take visitors through the building, exposing some of its historic features and some creative contemporary glass additions too. Bookings Essential!
This tour is recommended for all people ages 8 years and over.
Most Saturdays and Sundays from 11am | Duration 45 minutes | Tour takes a maximum of six people
“Hidden Gem”
Reviewed 4mos ago by Dumby TThe glassworks is a cool old building full of craftspeople doing interesting things. There is a viewing area to watch the glass being made, where you can see the craftspeople blowing and shaping the...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Poor customer service.”
Reviewed 6mos ago by C0nferencedelegateAfter the three e-reminders and fronting up at 10.45am to be ready for the 11am tour, I was told to "take a seat and the tour guide will be with you at 11 o'clock...". At 11:00 I approached the front...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Lift my glass in salute”
Reviewed 6mos ago by Frank FIf visiting Canberra put the Glassworks on the top of your list of attractions. The facility is housed in a refurbished power station with incredible heavy duty architecture still present. The...
Read the full review on TripAdvisorTour Types
- Half Day or Less
Tour Formats
- On-site Experience
- Small Group Tour
