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You can fit a lot into a visit to Australia’s capital city. Surrounded by nature parks, Canberra is best known for a vast collection of history and culture that provides a snapshot of the nation. Discover precincts housing, thriving local arts and foodie scenes, family friendly attractions, outdoor experiences and the acclaimed cool-climate wineries that dot the surrounding area.
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1. National Museum of Australia
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4.5 based on 2,008 reviews
Discover where Australia’s stories come alive at the National Museum of Australia. Located on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, the Museum’s stunning architecture offers visitors an extraordinary place to explore the rich and diverse stories of Australia and its people.
Reviewed By PantaOz - Wuxi, China
Great place to learn about the history of this great country, and especially the Australian Aboriginal culture and people. We had fun... family of two adults and two kids can stay there all day, especially at the kids' interactive part where most of the Canberra schools take their youngsters. Exhibitions: great., service: great... shopping: great... atmosphere: great... price: great - it is free entry! If you need a taxi later, the desk will kindly ring for you. Smiles everywhere!
2. Australian Parliament House
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4.5 based on 3,803 reviews
The home of Australia's Parliament and the meeting place of a nation, Australian Parliament House offers visitors to Canberra a unique experience. Visit Parliament House and experience Australia's robust democracy in action. You can watch Question Time, see bills being debated, and sit in on committee inquiries as current issues are explored in detail. You'll also find some of Australia's finest historical treasures and contemporary art on display throughout the building, and in our permanent and temporary exhibitions. You’re welcome at the meeting place of our nation. Parliament House is open every day except Christmas Day. Non-sitting days 9am-5pm Sitting days Mon-Tue 9am-6pm, Wed-Thu 8.30am-6pm
Reviewed By mancinellifamily - Wood Wood, Australia
A great clean city with lots of free activities, Parliament House was a definite must see and the rest of Canberra is just beautiful in Autumn leaves, fantastic gardens, perfect weather
3. ANZAC Memorial Chapel of St Paul
4. Museum of Australian Democracy
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4.5 based on 1,268 reviews
Located in the nationally heritage listed Old Parliament House, MoAD is an inspiring experience in one of Australia’s most iconic buildings. Offering authentically restored heritage spaces, thought provoking exhibitions and fun family trails, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Wander through the restored Chambers and Prime Minister's suite, discover first hand stories of journalists in Truth, Power and a Free Press, laugh at the year's best political cartoons in Behind the Lines and more. Kids will enjoy the free daily facilitated craft activities in our PlayUP space. Open daily 9.00am–5.00pm (closed Christmas Day) Entry: Free
Reviewed By 674belindam - Sydney, Australia
Loved MoAD! Great to have a peek around Old Parliament House, and particularly look through the offices exactly as they were when Bob Hawke was Prime Minister - so very different from office work spaces now. Also being able to sit in the House of Representatives and the Senate was fabulous. There are also various exhibitions held here, which are interesting. We spent a while looking through the political cartoons of the previous year, which was great for a giggle.
5. Australian Academy of Science
6. Canberra Rotary Peace Bell
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
A World Peace Bell one of 24 in the World. A 365 kg Temple style Bell hung in dramatic pavilion on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin
7. Presbyterian Church of St. Andrew
8. Albert Hall
9. All Saints Church
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4.0 based on 11 reviews
