Australian Capital Territory Museum Attractions
ACT Heritage Gallery
Reid - The house is decorated with attractive oriental carpets, rugs, wall hangings and textiles. Specialising in the conservation, restoration, valuation and... More
ANCA Gallery (Australian National Capital Artists Inc.)
Dickson - A diverse range of visual arts, crafts and performing arts. Exhibitions include both emerging and established artists. More
Anzac Parade and Memorials of Anzac Parade
Campbell - Anzac Parade is the national capital’s major ceremonial avenue and is easily recognisable from Mt Ainslie lookout.
Spanning the length of the Parade... More
Arya Gallery Persian & Oriental Rug Specialists
Manuka - Specialising in fine antique and periodic Persian carpets and Oriental rugs, tribal pieces, kilims, collectables, textiles from Iran, Turkey, Afganistan,... More
Australian Bicycle History Centre
Dickson - The Australian Bicycle History Centre brings together Australia’s cycling history. They are involved in the conservation and preservation of Australia’s... More
Australian War Memorial
Campbell - The Australian War Memorial commemorates the sacrifice of Australian men and women who have served in war.
Through its exhibitions the Memorial presents... More
Beaver Galleries
Deakin - Established in 1975, Beaver Galleries is Canberra's largest privately owned gallery. It includes four exhibition galleries, a sculpture garden, Gallery... More
Bison Homewares
Pialligo - Visit the Bison Australia ceramic workshop to see beautiful handcrafted ceramics seen in magazines and sold around the world. Buy firsts, seconds and samples. More
Canberra Contemporary Art Space
Braddon - A vibrant centre for the experience of contemporary art, presenting a curated program of exhibitions and events by Australian and international artists. More
Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
Tidbinbilla - See a piece of Moon rock and learn all about NASA at the Visitors Centre at the Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex.
For the past 40 years this... More
Canberra Glassworks
Kingston - The Canberra Glassworks is a newly established attraction located in the former Powerhouse in the heart of the vibrant Kingston Foreshore Cultural Precinct.... More
Canberra Museum and Gallery
Canberra City - The Canberra Museum and Gallery integrates visual arts and social history in a range of exciting exhibitions, projects and education programs, which explore... More
Canberra Railway Museum
Kingston - This is a working museum and home to Australia's oldest operating steam locomotive, the 1210, built in 1878. Locomotives on display include Australia's... More
Canberra School of Art Gallery
Acton - Annual exhibiton program which reflects the international profile of the school. More
Chapman Gallery
Griffith - Changing exhibitions by leading Australian artists. Aboriginal art always in stock. More
Chisholm Street Gallery
Ainslie - A small gallery within walking distance from Civic in the leafy suburb of Ainslie. Enjoy the collection of antiques and recent examples of hand embroidered... More
Craft ACT Craft and Design Centre
Canberra City - The Craft ACT Craft and Design Centre presents a changing program of exhibitions and events showcasing contemporary craft and design by Act and interstate... More
CSIRO Discovery Centre
Black Mountain - Australia’s scientific innovation is showcased in Discovery, a unique centre established by the CSIRO, the nation’s largest science organisation.
Set... More
Drill Hall Gallery
Acton - Exhibitions by leading Australian and international artists which highlight achievements in contemporary visual arts More
Gorman House Markets
Canberra City - The Gorman House Arts Centre houses Canberra's oldest art and craft markets. Be enchanted by the atmosphere and ambiance within heritage listed buildings.... More
Lanyon Homestead
Tharwa - The Lanyon historic precinct is set in a landscape of great natural beauty. Stroll in the rambling gardens, visit the restored 1850's homestead and the... More
M16 Art Space
Fyshwick - This not-for-profit Vision Arts Centre has 33 artist's studios, three community art work shops and two galleries. More
Megalo Access Arts/Print Studio and Galllery
Watson - The Megalo gallery features changing exhibitions of contemporary art works made by local and visiting artists who use the print facilities in the workshops.... More
National Archives of Australia
Parkes - Discover a treasure trove of fascinating records about Australia or your family’s history at the National Archives of Australia.
The National Archives,... More
National Dinosaur Museum
Nicholls - Exhibits include 10 full-size replica skeletons of dinosaurs plus huge bones, skulls and reconstructions of Australian dinosaurs, including Muttaburrasaurus.... More
National Film and Sound Archive
Acton - Experience 100 years of Australian film, television, radio and recorded sound at the National Film and Sound Archive.
Film clips, sound bites, touch screens,... More
National Gallery of Australia
Parkes - The National Gallery of Australia is the country’s premier art institution – home to more than 100,000 works of art and world-class art exhibitions.
Through... More
National Library of Australia
Parkes - See the beautiful, the rare and the unexpected from the National Library of Australia’s vast collections on show in the Visitor Centre and Exhibition... More
National Museum of Australia
Acton - Australian and international visitors have an opportunity to explore what it means to be Australian at the National Museum of Australia.
Consistently... More
National Portrait Gallery
Parkes - The National Portrait Gallery holds an extensive collection of Australian portraits that reflect the history, diversity and culture of Australia. The... More
Old Bus Depot Markets
Kingston - The national award-winning Old Bus Depot Markets is one of Australia's favourites, held each Sunday from 10am - 4pm, and Saturdays in December.
Set in... More
Old Parliament House
Parkes - Delve into Australia’s political past at Old Parliament House, home to Australia's Federal Parliament from 1927 to 1988.
Today, this much-loved... More
Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre
Parkes - Be fascinated by the hands-on, interactive exhibits at Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre. Questacon should definitely be high... More
Spiral Arm Gallery
Kingston - Spiral Arm is an artist run gallery set up to show innovative contemporary art. An initiative of Leichhardt Street Studios. More
St John's Schoolhouse Museum
Reid - Canberra's first school and school master's residence opened in 1845. The display contains photographs and memorabilia of the school, church and Canberra's... More
Stephanie Burns Fine Art
Deakin - Gallery specialising in works on paper and sculpture and paintings. More
Studio Gallery (trading as PJ Stained Glass)
Duffy - Local artists featuring water colour, oils, pastels, works in wood, glass and textiles More
The Art Shed
Tharwa - Works by Malcolm Cooke and Marily Oppermann. Selected invited artists at regular intervals. Pottery studio open for visitors to see work in progress. More
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