Museum
National Museum of Australia
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The National Museum of Australia in Canberra offers a deep dive into the nation's social history and Indigenous cultures. Visitors explore interactive galleries showcasing the 65,000-year-old Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, the arrival of Europeans, and modern Australian identity. Highlights include the iconic 'Uluru' statement and the 'Garden of Australian Dreams'. The museum's architecture, with its striking 'boomerang' shape, is a landmark on Acton Peninsula. You can also stroll along the adjacent lake shore for scenic views.
Don't miss
- View the 'Uluru' statement, a powerful multimedia installation about Indigenous land rights.
- Explore the 'Garden of Australian Dreams', a symbolic landscape representing Australia's cultural diversity.
- See the 'Namatjira' collection, featuring watercolors by renowned Indigenous artist Albert Namatjira.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit National Museum of Australia
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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