Pandora archive, Canberra

#174 among attractions in Canberra

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PANDORA, or Pandora, is a national web archive for the preservation of Australia's online publications. Established by the National Library of Australia in 1996, it has been built in collaboration with Australian state libraries and cultural collecting organisations, including the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, the Australian War Memorial, and the National Film and Sound Archive. It is now one of three components of the Australian Web Archive. ()

Coordinates: 35°17'47"S, 149°7'44"E

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South Canberra (Parkes)Canberra Australia

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Pandora archive – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Parliament House, National Museum of Australia, Commonwealth Park, Questacon.

0.4 miS
Home of Museum of Australian Democracy
Old Parliament House, Canberra
10 min walk • 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...
0.6 miNW
Exhibits spanning social history
National Museum of Australia, Canberra
15 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...
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Park
Commonwealth Park, Canberra
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Canberra, Commonwealth Park is an urban oasis that offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling city life. This expansive green space is a cherished sanctuary for both locals and tourists, providing a picturesque setting for leisure, recreation...
~910 ftSE
Interactive kids' science and tech museum
Questacon, Canberra
5 min walk • 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...
~1460 ftNW
Bridge
Commonwealth Avenue Bridge, Canberra
8 min walk • Spanning the serene waters of Lake Burley Griffin in the heart of Canberra, Australia, the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge is not only an essential conduit for daily commuters but also a significant landmark in the nation's capital.
0.5 miSE
Grand showcase of aboriginal and other art
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
14 min walk • 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...
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Memorial
Captain James Cook Memorial, Canberra
11 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...
~1920 ftSE
Modern gallery and portraiture collection
National Portrait Gallery, Canberra
10 min walk • 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.
1 miNW
Museum, Cinema, Specialty museum
National Film & Sound Archive, Canberra
27 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...
~1700 ftS
Monuments and statues
King George V Memorial, Canberra
9 min walk • The King George V Memorial has been located outside Old Parliament House, Canberra since the 1940s. Commissioned in 1936 and largely completed by 1941, it took until 1953 to officially unveil the monument due to delays to the final elements of its construction which resulted from the Second World War.
~1520 ftE
Park
Commonwealth Place, Canberra
8 min walk • Commonwealth Place is located on the southern shore of Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra. It lies along the ‘water axis’ running along the lake from Black Mountain.

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Which popular attractions are close to Pandora archive?

Nearby attractions include National Library of Australia, Canberra (2 min walk), Trove, Canberra (2 min walk), Canberra Peace Park, Canberra (4 min walk), Questacon, Canberra (5 min walk).