Basser Library, Canberra

#151 among attractions in Canberra

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Facts and practical information

The Basser Library is the library of the Australian Academy of Science, established in 1960 following the donation of £25,000, by philanthropist Sir Adolph Basser. The Library collects published and unpublished material documenting the history of science in Australia, with a particular emphasis on collecting biographical material about prominent scientists, and promotes related historical research. ()

Coordinates: 35°17'1"S, 149°7'22"E

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North Canberra (City)Canberra Australia

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Day trips

Basser Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Australia, City Hill, Captain James Cook Memorial, Manning Clark House.

0.6 miS
Exhibits spanning social history
National Museum of Australia, Canberra
16 min walk • 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...
~1980 ftE
Park
City Hill, Canberra
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Canberra, City Hill stands as a verdant oasis amidst the urban landscape of Australia's capital. This lush park, located within the Parliamentary Triangle, offers a tranquil retreat for residents and visitors alike.
0.6 miSE
Memorial
Captain James Cook Memorial, Canberra
16 min walk • The Captain James Cook Memorial in Canberra, Australia, stands as a proud tribute to the British explorer who charted the East Coast of Australia in 1770. Unveiled in 1970 to mark the bicentenary of Cook's discovery, the memorial is an iconic feature of the capital's...
0.5 miN
Theater
Manning Clark House, Canberra
13 min walk • The Manning Clark House, designed by Australian architect, Robin Boyd in 1952, is a house located at 11 Tasmania Circle, Forrest, a suburb of Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory.
~530 ftW
Museum, Cinema, Specialty museum
National Film & Sound Archive, Canberra
3 min walk • 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...
0.5 miNE
Museum celebrating the Ngunnawal people
Canberra Museum and Gallery, Canberra
14 min walk • 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.
0.6 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
City Walk, Canberra
16 min walk • City Walk is a paved outdoor pedestrian area in Civic, Canberra. It was formed by the closure to traffic of Alinga Street between East Row in the east and Binara Street in the south-west, and named City Walk in January 1975.
0.6 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Petrie Plaza, Canberra
17 min walk • Petrie Plaza is a pedestrian mall located in the Canberra City Centre City Centre, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, being the largest centre within the Australian Capital Territory.
0.5 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
13 min walk • Canberra Theatre Centre, also known as the Canberra Theatre, is the Australian Capital Territory’s central performing arts venue and Australia’s first performing arts centre, the first Australian Government initiated performing arts centre to be completed.
0.6 miE
Memorial
ACT Memorial, Canberra
15 min walk • The ACT Memorial is an Australian war memorial honouring men and women associated with the Australian Capital Territory who served in a number of conflicts and peacekeeping missions throughout the world.
0.4 miNE
Obelisk, Monuments and statues
Canberra Centenary Column, Canberra
10 min walk • The Canberra Centenary Column is a sculpture in City Hill, Canberra, Australia. It was built to commemorate the city's centenary, and unveiled on 11 March 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Basser Library?

Nearby attractions include National Film & Sound Archive, Canberra (3 min walk), Australian Institute of Anatomy, Canberra (3 min walk), The Art of Sound, Canberra (3 min walk), ANU School of Music, Canberra (6 min walk).

How to get to Basser Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basser Library:

Bus

City West Bus Station (9 min walk)
ANU Bus Stop (14 min walk)

Light rail

Alinga Street • Lines: Canberra Metro (Nouthbound), Canberra Metro (Southbound) (14 min walk)
Elouera Street • Lines: Canberra Metro (Nouthbound), Canberra Metro (Southbound) (23 min walk)