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.
Temporary closure
The National Museum of Australia is closed. Please check the latest developments and advice on the ACT’s COVID-19 website.
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.
Plan your visit
Getting here, parking, facilities for visitors, maps and more.
Shop
Instore or online, where everything we sell has a story to tell.
Cafe
Enjoy breakfast, lunch or coffee from award-winning Broadbean Catering.
Accessibility
How to access the National Museum’s building, exhibitions and events.