Canberra: National Museum of Australia Highlights Tour
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Highlights
- Discover the rich and diverse stories of Australia and its people
- Listen and learn from a local expert guide
- Spend free time exploring by yourself after the tour
- See the main highlights in the museum collections
About this experience
What to expect
Discover the essence of Australia at the National Museum of Australia on a 1-hour guided highlights tour. Led by a knowledgeable museum host, you’ll explore the nation’s most fascinating stories through objects, art, and interactive displays.
Admire the museum’s award-winning architecture and gain insights into Australia’s people, culture, and history — from ancient Indigenous heritage to modern innovations. Perfect for first-time visitors or those short on time, this tour offers a captivating overview of the museum’s key exhibitions.
After the guided tour, have free time to explore the entire museum as well as the Forecourt Garden. This stunning outdoor area offers a space to rest and reflect, or play and explore. It includes a Welcome to Country sequence, symbolic elements, mosaic plantings and an amphitheater for performances and events. Over the year, the garden’s colors, smells and animal inhabitants will change with the seasons.
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