Every object in the National Museum tells a story and our dynamic, curriculum-linked school programs bring these stories to life.
Book a visit or program online at Book Canberra Excursions.
Teacher-guided visits are free but bookings are essential. Please book as early as you can. For Museum educator-led programs and Kspace, you must book at least two weeks in advance. Thanks!
More information? Email bookings@nma.gov.au or phone 02 6208 5345.
Written notice of cancellation is required and must be made via Book Canberra Excursions.
If you cancel within 14 days of a booked session, or do not attend, the Museum may issue an invoice for the full amount.
For detailed program information including availability and procedures:
Bookings Officer
Phone 02 6208 5345
Email bookings@nma.gov.au
The Museum has qualified first aid officers and a first aid room. Fire and emergency procedures are managed by trained staff and tested regularly. A warning will be activated in an emergency. All visitors will be given clear instructions from fire and safety wardens, who will supervise the evacuation of the building if necessary.
The Museum carries comprehensive public liability insurance cover.
All staff and volunteers working with children have undergone an Australian Federal Police security check and Working With Vulnerable People check.
Prior to their Museum visit all schools receive an email with important information about appropriate behaviour for students. This emphasises the fact that teachers have the duty of care for students when they are visiting the Museum and that all students should be in sight of a teacher or carer at all times.
The Museum has access facilities and wheelchairs available to visitors with special needs. Visitors require no special clothing or equipment.
Nine spaces marked ‘bus stop’ near the main entrance, with a set-down and pick-up zone near the red fire-hydrant boosters, and overflow parking on Lawson Crescent
The Museum is a large building with lots to see and do. If you’re teacher-guided we recommend you stay at least two hours. If you’re doing a two-hour Museum educator-led program, you may want an extra hour for free exploration, extending your stay to three hours.
General Museum entry is free. Museum educator-led programs, including Kspace are delivered by our staff at a cost per student. Teacher-guided visits and activities are free.
To protect the Museum’s collection, we do not allow backpacks, food or drink in our galleries. We prefer that students leave their bags on the bus. If that is not possible, limited storage space is available. Water and medications may be carried into the galleries in small bags that are available from the Information Desk.
Cameras may be used in the galleries, however photography is not permitted in temporary exhibitions.
There are many areas for students to eat their lunch, including the outside deck, lake foreshore and the Gandel Atrium during wet weather. You can pre-order lunches for your students via our Venue Coordinator, phone 02 6208 5191.
We welcome all visitors and our accessibility services include hearing loops, free wheelchair hire, large print guides and more.
There is a gift shop in the Gandel Atrium, with many items that are affordable for most students.
The National Museum of Australia acknowledges First Australians and recognises their continuous connection to country, community and culture.