Where to find us
National Museum of Australia
Lawson Crescent
Acton Peninsula
Canberra ACT 2601
Contact details
Freecall: 1800 026 132
Phone: +61 2 6208 5000
General admission is free
Costs apply for some special exhibitions and events. A $5 donation on arrival enables us to continue delivering world-class exhibitions and programs.
Although our doors in Canberra are closed, we’re still bringing our nation’s unique and remarkable stories to life online.
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Gallery development
The National Museum is undergoing some exciting new changes as we work to build a bigger and better Museum experience for our visitors.
Accessibility
How to access the National Museum’s building, exhibitions and events.
Enhance your Museum visit with our free app. Download before you visit or use our free wi-fi and recharge stations.
Hear the story behind special objects on a guided tour with one of our expert hosts, or try our Ultimate Museum Experience.
Discover our new Forecourt Garden — a place of welcome, a space to rest and reflect, or play and explore.
Explore our exhibitions, guided tours and experiences and events in Canberra.
Explore more
Book a Museum educator-led or teacher-guided visit, learn more about our curriculum-linked programs and download excursion information.
Answers to frequently asked questions about visiting the Museum, facilities for visitors and more.
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