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Canberra Museums
(Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - ACT, Australia AU)



Canberra is home to many exceptional museums, most of which are located in or nearby Canberra city centre. These popular Canberra museums contain Canberra's most important collections, historic relics and local artefacts. Museums in Canberra celebrate the rich heritage of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and Canberra.

Exhibitions and displays at Canberra's museums are quite diverse, specialising in a range of different areas of history, and many museums can be found in beautiful, historic Canberra buildings, in the very centre of Canberra. Here are some of the top museums in and around the city of Canberra.




Canberra Museums: National Museum of Australia - Lawson Drive, Acton Peninsula, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 2601, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6208 5000
The National Museum of Australia, in the heart of Canberra city centre, is one of Canberra's most popular museums. Featuring impressive natural history displays, local Canberra artefacts, many interactive and state-of-the-art exhibits, other attractions at the National Museum of Australia include a restaurant, large gift shop and numerous temporary exhibitions, throughout the Canberra calendar.
Canberra museum open: daily - 09:00 to 17:00
Canberra museum admission: free

Canberra Museums: National Science and Technology Museum - King Edward Terrace, Parkes, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 2600, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6270 2800
Canberra's National Science and Technology Museum (Questacon) is a unique experience and is filled with technological wonders through the ages. Other attractions at Canberra's National Science and Technology Museum include state-of-the-art interactive displays, modern developments, large galleries, interesting exhibitions and a large gift shop.
Canberra museum open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Canberra museum admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children and families

Canberra Museums: Canberra Museum and Gallery - London Circuit, Civic, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 2601, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6207 3968
The Canberra Museum and Gallery is one of Canberra's premier museums and is situated in the heart of the city centre. Home to a wealth of important paintings, sculptures, local artefacts, tapestries, antiques and a café area, the Canberra Museum and Gallery also regularly hosts many exciting events, include concerts and festivals.
Canberra museum open: Tuesday to Thursday - 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 21:00
Canberra museum admission: free

Canberra Museums: Australian War Memorial Museum - Treloar Crescent, Campbell, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 2601, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6243 4211
Canberra's striking and poignant Australian War Memorial Museum stands proudly in the inner suburbs, to the north of central Canberra. With large displays and galleries, many historic exhibits, pictures, dioramas, weaponry colllections and a large reflection pool, the Australian War Memorial is dedicated to those Australians who lost their lives in combat. The Hall of Memory at the Australian War Memorial Museum contains the Unknown Australian Soldier, whose remains were returned from a first world war battlefield in 1993.
Canberra museum open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Canberra museum admission: free

Canberra Museums: Australian Federal Police Museum - AFP College, Unwin Place, Weston, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 2611, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6287 2857
Australian Federal Police Museum is dedicated to the history of the police in Australia, with many important police-related artefacts. Highlights at Canberra's Australian Federal Police Museum include early examples of police uniforms, vehicles and weaponry. The Australian Federal Police Museum can be found in the Weston district of Canberra.
Canberra museum open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 15:00
Canberra museum admission: free

Canberra Museums: Bayonets and Bandages Museum - 46 Majara Street, Bungendore, New South Wales (NSW), 2621, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6238 0299
Bayonets and Bandages Museum, on the outskirts of Canberra, celebrates Australia's rich military and medical history. With many displays featuring wartime artefacts and military memorabilia, the Bayonets and Bandages Museum is housed in an old railway freight building and is within easy reach of Canberra city centre, by either car or bus.
Canberra museum open: daily, summer - 10:00 to 16:00, winter - 11:00 to 15:00
Canberra museum admission: charge

Canberra Museums: Canberra Railway Museum - Geijera Place, Kingston, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 2604, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6239 6707
Close to central Canberra, the popular Canberra Railway Museum celebrates the history of trains in Australia. Attractions at the Canberra Railway Museum include a number of lovingly restored steam locomotives, historic wooden carriages and many fascinating displays of train-related items.
Canberra museum open: Saturday and Sunday - 13:00 to 16:00
Canberra museum admission: charge, discounts available for children and families

Canberra Museums: National Dinosaur Museum - Barton Highway, Gungahlin, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 2912, Australia AU
Tel: +1 800 35 6000
Canberra's outstanding National Dinosaur Museum is one of the most popular museums in the city. Located in the Gungahlin area of Canberra, the National Dinosaur Museum features large dinosaur skeletons, impressive collections of well-preserved fossils, interactive displays, historic exhibits and a well-stocked gift shop, filled with a good selection of dinosaur-related souvenirs.
Canberra museum open: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 17:00, daily - 09:00 to 17:00 during school holidays
Canberra museum admission: charge, discounts available for children and families

Canberra Museums: National Motorcycle Museum - 25 Kemble Court, Mitchell, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 2911, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6241 8131
Situated in Canberra's Mitchell region, the National Motorcycle Museum is home to more than 100 motorcycles, including many historic and early vintage models, dating back to the early 20th century.
Canberra museum open: daily - 09:00 to 16:30
Canberra museum admission: charge, discounts available for children and families

Canberra Museums: ScreenSound Australia Museum - McCoy Circuit, Acton, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 2601, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)2 6248 2000
Canberra's ScreenSound Australia Museum celebrates the evolution of radio, television and cinema in Australia, with an enormous collection of memorabilia. With many interesting displays, local artefacts and hands-on displays and a fascinating gift shop, the ScreenSound Australia Museum is situated in the centre of Canberra.
Canberra museum open: daily - 09:00 to 17:00
Canberra museum admission: charge, discounts available for children and families

 
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