Australia's stories come alive at the National Museum of Australia, on the shores of Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin. The Museum's stunning architecture provides an extraordinary place to explore the rich and diverse stories of Australia and its people.
Take a guided tour or wander solo through the many exhibitions. Get to know the real, the treasured, the surprising and the inspirational objects from Australian history.
At Kspace, the Museum's new interactive kids' adventure game played in teams of 4, kids design a time-travelling robot and enter a Time Pod blasting them back to a mystery location in Australia's past.
For a treat, why not book The Ultimate Museum Experience with a personalised tour, a meal and refreshments overlooking Lake Burley Griffin and more!
Daily Tours
10–11am Building and architecture tour
1–2pm Museum highlights tour
3–4pm First Australians tour
Please Note: As a precaution to help mitigate the risk posed by the COVID-19, we have temporarily ceased all public program activities including tours and school visits.
We will advise of any further changes via our website, and on our social media channels.
Special Features
COVID Ready by ATEC, India Host, Quality Tourism Accreditation, Australian Tourism Export Council, Australian Museums and Galleries Association, Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation, Visitor Information Centre, Australian Museums and Galleries Association, Cafe, Carpark, Coach Parking, Conference/Convention Facilities, Enquiry Desk, Family Friendly, Food and Refreshments, Interactive Centre, Non Smoking, Parents Room, Picnic Area, Public Telephone, Public Toilet, Restaurant, Shop / Gift Shop, Free Wifi, Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids), Caters for people who use a wheelchair., Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person., Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss., Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss., International, Aboriginal Culture, Art & Culture, Family, History & Heritage
