Daily 75-minute sessions: 9.15am, 10.45am, 12.15pm, 2pm, 3.30pmThis fun, immersive play and learn space is designed for children of all abilities from birth to 6 years, their families and carers. Every session includes free, child-led activities in our mini makers corner.
10.15am, 12.15pm, 2.15pmDive into the living heart of one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders. Life in the Great Barrier Reef is a breathtaking 360-degree VR journey through the UNESCO World Heritage listed marine park.
11.15am and 3.15pm daily plus 1.15pm Friday to SundayBack by popular demand, The Antarctica Experience VR takes visitors on a tour of the icy continent from a helicopter cockpit. Marvel at the spectacular southern lights and learn about daily life in some of the harshest conditions on Earth.
Journey with us to the heart of Antarctica this winter. Discover untold stories from Australians who have ventured to the frozen continent, with fascinating objects and hands-on activities for all ages.
Saturday & Sunday, 11am and 2pm and Monday to Friday, 11amJoin a 45-minute tour with one of our expert hosts to hear the stories behind the story of Australians in Antarctica.
Play free at the Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre in recognition of International Day of the World's Indigenous People. For children of all abilities from birth to 6 years, their families and carers.
This guided tour provides an excellent introduction to the Museum, exploring highlights from our permanent exhibition galleries.
Talking Blak to History in our First Australians gallery features powerful objects and stories that speak to the aftermath of colonisation, of survival and resilience.
Quarter past the hour from 10.15am to 3.15pmJoin a free 10-minute host talk in our Great Southern Land or First Australians galleries or the Garden of Australian Dreams.
10amThis guided tour provides an insight into the stories and meanings hidden in the Museum building, design and landscapes. Please wear appropriate footwear for walking outside.
Take a guided tour with one of our hosts to learn about First Nations peoples, their history, culture and connection to country.
Explore stunning objects and rich multi-sensory experiences as you discover the story of the vast, vibrant Australian continent. See how the continent has transformed into one of the most diverse and resilient places on Earth – and how these changes can guide us in the future.
Daily at 9am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pmTraverse the vast, vibrant Australian continent on this tour of the Museum’s environmental history gallery, Great Southern Land.
Tuesdays and Thursdays during ACT school termEnjoy free 15-minute story time sessions in the workshop next to the Discovery Centre. Drop-in, places are limited.
First Tuesday of the monthExplore the Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre in quiet hours sessions for visitors who prefer a quieter experience. These sessions offer reduced noise and sensory experiences.
From the encounters between this continent’s First Nations peoples and those on board the Endeavour, through to Covid-19 and school strikes for climate, Landmarks explores the moments and objects that help define the Australian nation.
7 July, 4 August, 1 September and 6 October, 4pm to 6pmJoin an Antarctica quiet hours session, with reduced noise and sensory experiences.Plan your visit now for the first Tuesday of the month, when we’ll have fewer people at the Museum and a quieter experience all round.
Wednesdays 22 July to 30 September, 10.30 to 11.30amExplore the thrills and chills of polar exploration with sensory hands-on activities, inspired by our Antarctica exhibition. In the workshop at our Tim and Gina Fairfax Discovery Centre – a fun, immersive play and learn space for children of all abilities from birth to 6 years.
Join us to hear about the contributions and challenges of Australian women working in Antarctica. Hear first-hand from Dr Diana Patterson OAM, the first woman to lead an Antarctic station and Captain Rebecca Jeffcoat, scheduled to deploy as Davis Station leader later this year, in conversation with curator Dr Laura Cook.
Join scientist Professor John Priscu for this special National Science Week event, to discover how biologically rich ecosystems deep below the Antarctic ice sheet are sparking new ideas about the possibility of life in the outer solar system.
Discover how the Museum’s new Antarctica exhibition evolved from first ideas to final realisation in this behind-the-scenes chat with curator Dr Laura Cook.
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