National Museum of Australia

Located at:

Lawson Crescent
Acton Peninsula
Canberra
Acton ACT

Opening Hours

9am - 5pm

Monday - Sunday every day except Christmas Day

(General admission to the Museum is free)

As part of the Vivid National Photography Festival the National Museum presents two intriguing photographic exhibitions that feature the expedition photographs of Herbert Basedow, and Australia's Greek cafés.

There are so many reasons to visit the National Museum of Australia!

Explore our galleries and exhibitions or participate in our events and activities.

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Admission
The Museum experience
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Guided tours
Children's spaces
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