Canberra: Museum

Places and attractions in the Museum category

Australian War Memorial

National site of military commemoration The Australian War Memorial stands as a solemn tribute to the men and women who have served in the nation's armed forces. Located in the heart of Canberra, Australia's capital city, this revered site combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive...

Old Parliament House

Home of Museum of Australian Democracy Nestled in the heart of Canberra, Old Parliament House stands as a historical beacon, inviting visitors to delve into Australia's rich political past. This stately building served as the seat of the Australian government from 1927 to 1988 and has since been transformed...

National Museum of Australia

Exhibits spanning social history The National Museum of Australia stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of Australia's history, culture, and people. Located in the heart of Canberra, the nation's capital, this museum is a contemporary repository of knowledge and exhibits that delve into the...

Questacon

Interactive kids' science and tech museum Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre in Canberra, Australia, is a high-caliber institution dedicated to making science accessible and engaging for people of all ages. Established in 1988, Questacon strives to ignite an enduring interest in the...

National Gallery of Australia

Grand showcase of aboriginal and other art The National Gallery of Australia, situated in the heart of Canberra, is a premier cultural institution and a beacon of artistic heritage in the country. As the national art museum, it houses an extensive collection of over 160,000 works of art, making it one of the...

Calthorpes' House

Calthorpes' House stands as a unique window into the domestic history of Canberra, Australia, offering a glimpse into the life of a middle-class family in the early 20th century. This heritage-listed museum was once the residence of the Calthorpe family and has been...

National Dinosaur Museum

Skeletons, fossils and life-like models Nestled in the heart of Australia's capital, the National Dinosaur Museum stands as a preeminent destination for paleontology enthusiasts and curious visitors alike. With its doors open to the public since 1993, this museum in Canberra offers an extensive collection of...

National Portrait Gallery

Modern gallery and portraiture collection The National Portrait Gallery in Canberra is a collection of portraits of prominent Australians who are important in their field of endeavour or whose life sets them apart as an individual of long-term public interest.

National Film & Sound Archive

The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, known as ScreenSound Australia from 1999 to 2004, is Australia's audiovisual archive, responsible for developing, preserving, maintaining, promoting and providing access to a national collection of film, television, sound, radio...

Canberra Glassworks

Canberra Glassworks is an Australian gallery in Canberra and glass art studio open to the general public to view the glass artists working. Opened in May 2007 by Jon Stanhope, it is the largest dedicated glass studio facility in Australia.

Canberra Museum and Gallery

Museum celebrating the Ngunnawal people Canberra Museum and Gallery is an art gallery and museum in Canberra, the capital of Australia. It is located on London Circuit, in Civic in the centre of the city. The gallery was opened on 13 February 1998.

Blundells Cottage

Blundells Cottage is a heritage-listed six-roomed stone cottage located on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin, in Canberra, Australia. The cottage was built by George P. Campbell in about 1858 for his ploughman William Ginn on the original Molonglo River floodplain.

Royal Australian Mint

The Royal Australian Mint is the sole producer of all of Australia's circulating coins. The Mint is situated in the Australian federal capital city of Canberra, in Denison St, in the suburb of Deakin.

Canberra Railway Museum

The Canberra Railway Museum is located at Kingston in the Australian Capital Territory, next to Canberra railway station on the Bombala railway line.

ANU Health Center

The Australian National University Classics Museum is a small museum in Canberra. It was established at the Australian National University in 1962 as a teaching aid to help students in the Canberra region learn about the ancient Greek and Roman worlds.