Australian Capital Territory Museum Attractions
ACT Heritage Gallery
Reid - The house is decorated with attractive oriental carpets, rugs, wall hangings and textiles. Specialising in the conservation, restoration, valuation and... More
ANCA Gallery (Australian National Capital Artists Inc.)
Dickson - A diverse range of contemporary visual arts, craft and performance. Program changes fortnightly. More
ANU School of Art Gallery
Acton - Enjoy an annual exhibiton program which reflects the international profile of the Australian National University's School of Art. More
Anzac Parade and Memorials of Anzac Parade
Campbell - Anzac Parade is the national capital’s major ceremonial avenue. Memorials dedicated to the Australian and New Zealand service men and women who have... More
Archipelago Art
Griffith - Art gallery specialising in Aboriginal, South Pacific and Asian art. More
Arya Gallery Persian & Oriental Rug Specialists
Manuka - Specialising in fine antique and periodic Persian carpets and Oriental rugs, tribal pieces, kilims, collectables, textiles from Iran, Turkey, Afganistan,... More
Australian War Memorial
Campbell - "Here is their spirit, in the heart of the land they loved; and here we guard the record which they themselves made" (Charles Bean, founder of the Australian... More
Beaver Galleries
Deakin - Beaver Galleries is Canberra's largest privately owned commercial gallery. Their well established and highly regarded galleries feature outstanding pieces... More
Bison Homewares
Pialligo - Visit the Bison Australia ceramic workshop to see beautiful handcrafted ceramics seen in magazines and sold around the world. Buy firsts, seconds and samples. More
Blundells' Cottage
Parkes - This small stone cottage on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin was built about 1860 as a home for Duntroon Estate workers. The cottage is now a... More
Calthorpes' House
Red Hill - Visit Calthorpes’ House and step back to life in early Canberra.
Not far from the city centre, this Spanish Mission Style house was built in 1927... More
Canberra Contemporary Art Space
Braddon - A vibrant centre for the experience of contemporary art, presenting a curated program of exhibitions and events by Australian and international artists. More
Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
Tidbinbilla - See the largest giant antennae in the Southern Hemisphere. Learn all about NASA. See a piece of 3.8 billion-year-old Moon rock. Take a look around the... More
Canberra Glassworks
Kingston - See professional glass artists at work. Make your own glass beads and tiles. Take introductory glass courses from the experts and see their striking exhibitions.... More
Canberra Museum and Gallery
Canberra City - The Canberra Museum and Gallery integrates visual arts and social history in a range of exciting exhibitions, projects and education programs, which explore... More
Canberra Railway Museum
Kingston - This is a working museum and home to Australia's oldest operating steam locomotive, the 1210, built in 1878. Locomotives on display include Australia's... More
Chapman Gallery
Griffith - Changing exhibitions by leading Australian artists. Aboriginal art always in stock. More
Chisholm Street Gallery
Ainslie - A small gallery within walking distance from Civic in the leafy suburb of Ainslie. Enjoy the collection of antiques and recent examples of hand embroidered... More
Craft ACT Craft and Design Centre
Canberra City - The Craft ACT Craft and Design Centre presents a changing program of exhibitions and events showcasing contemporary craft and design by Act and interstate... More
CSIRO Discovery Centre
Black Mountain - Take an interactive journey through CSIRO and Australian science history at CSIRO Discovery. See research in action in the laboratories. Do hands-on experiments... More
Drill Hall Gallery
Acton - Exhibitions by leading Australian and international artists which highlight achievements in contemporary visual arts More
Gallery of Australian Design
Parkes - The Gallery of Australian Design, situated at Reconciliation Place, is the first of its kind in Australia. It is a must see if you are passionate about... More
Geoscience Australia
Symonston - Public visits are welcome in the large foyer area where there are displays of minerals, rocks, and fossils, and information on the geosciences, the activities... More
Gorman House Arts Centre
Braddon - Built as a hostel in 1924, Gorman House Arts Centre is located in a graceful heritage precinct just five minutes from the City Centre. Home to visual artists;... More
Gorman House Markets
Canberra City - The Gorman House Arts Centre houses Canberra's oldest art and craft markets. Be enchanted by the atmosphere and ambiance within heritage listed buildings.... More
Helen Maxwell Gallery
Braddon - The Gallery promotes contemporary work by artists from around Australia and the Pacific including Aboriginal art. Works in all mediums. Incorporates a... More
Lanyon Homestead
Tharwa - The Lanyon historic precinct is set in a landscape of great natural beauty. Stroll in the rambling gardens, visit the restored 1850's homestead and the... More
M16 Art Space
Fyshwick - M16 is a non-profit organisation providing visual arts infrastructure and development opportunities to artists, arts organisations and the community. More
Megalo Print Studio plus Gallery
Watson - The Megalo gallery features changing exhibitions of contemporary art works made by local and visiting artists who use the print facilities in the workshops.... More
Mount Majura Vineyard
Majura - Take part in seated tastings at the Cellar Door. Taste and buy Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet franc Merlot, Pinot Noir, Merlot,... More
Mugga-Mugga
Symonston - Visit one of Canberra's earliest historic sites with an 1830's rural workers' cottage and an environmental education centre. Take a guided tour, the exhibitions... More
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
Parkes - The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House is the first and only museum dedicated to telling the story of Australian democracy. Be inspired... More
National Archives of Australia
Parkes - Discover a treasure trove of fascinating records about Australia or your family’s history at the National Archives of Australia.
The National Archives,... More
National Capital Exhibition
Canberra - The National Capital Exhibition is a great place to start your tour of Canberra. Explore the people, events, history and design that contributed to the... More
National Dinosaur Museum
Nicholls - Exhibits include 10 full-size replica skeletons of dinosaurs plus huge bones, skulls and reconstructions of Australian dinosaurs, including Muttaburrasaurus.... More
National Film and Sound Archive
Acton - Discover the world of Australian film, television and recorded sound at the National Film and Sound Archive. Explore the interactive exhibition containing... More
National Gallery of Australia
Parkes - Visit more than 100,000 works of art and world-class art exhibitions at the National Gallery of Australia. See the famous Blue poles. Discover Australian... More
National Library of Australia
Parkes - See the beautiful, the rare and the unexpected at the National Library of Australia on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Enjoy unparalleled access to... More
National Museum of Australia
Acton - Explore what it means to be Australian at the National Museum of Australia. Marvel at thousands of objects that represent Australia’s history and... More
National Portrait Gallery
Parkes - See more than 400 portraits of people who have shaped the nation at the National Portrait Gallery. Be amazed at the paintings, drawings, sculptural works... More
Old Bus Depot Markets
Kingston - Canberra’s national award winning indoor Sunday market focusses on the talent and creativity of regional arts and craftspeople. Discover 200 stalls... More
Paintbox Fine Art
Deakin - Paintbox represents artists from across Australia and is close to Canberra's city centre, within walking distance of major city hotels and the Convention... More
Parliament House
Canberra - Marvel at the 81 metre flagpole with an Australian flag bigger than a double-decker bus at Parliament House – home of Federal Parliament. Head up... More
Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre
Parkes - Questacon is a must for kids of all ages. Free fall from six metres high! Go on a virtual roller coaster ride. Take a journey of discovery through seven... More
Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre
Parkes - Questacon is a must for kids of all ages. Free fall from six metres high! Go on a virtual roller coaster ride. Take a journey of discovery through seven... More
Royal Australian Mint
Deakin - Mint your own $1 coin and watch money being made from the viewing gallery. Visit the coin shop and browse among a wide range of collector coins and medallions.... More
St John's Schoolhouse Museum
Reid - Canberra's first school and school master's residence opened in 1845. The display contains photographs and memorabilia of the school, church and Canberra's... More
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