Couples can share interactive exhibitions, scenic lake views from café, paid architecture or First Nations tours, and stroll gardens; seating and restrooms help make a relaxed half-day date.
Why 2-4 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Allows time to explore permanent galleries, join a tour and stroll the gardens without rushing.
Great Southern Land Gallery:
Trace the story of Australia’s environment and people over millennia.
Tip: Pick up a gallery map and start here to follow exhibits in order.
Free Host Talks:
Join 10-minute talks on the hour in key galleries until 4 pm.
Tip: Arrive 5 minutes early to find a seat in the small talk area.
Building & Architecture Tour:
Discover the design and symbolism behind the museum’s waterfront structure.
Tip: Book at the Information Desk or online the day before to secure your spot.
Garden of Australian Dreams:
Explore outdoor art installations and water features by Lake Burley Griffin.
Tip: Visit in late afternoon for softer light and cooler temperatures.
The Great Kimberley Wilderness VR:
Experience a 35-minute immersive VR tour narrated by Luke Hemsworth.
Tip: Reserve your session early on weekends; sessions fill quickly.
In Canberra’s hot summers, start indoors with galleries and talks before heading outside. In spring, the garden’s water features bloom. Check the museum website for winter exhibition dates.
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Nerine Cummins
Located at Lawson Crescent, Acton, ACT, Australia 🇦🇺 This museum is a MUST when visiting the ACT. It’s free entry and we also saw the Mr Squiggle and Friends exhibition which is also Free 🆓 entry. The Mr Squiggle exhibition was fantastic, brought back so many memories from watching the show when I was a child. The rest of the exhibits in the Gallery section was just as wonderful. The range of s...
Jordi I
Our family had a very positive experience here. The displays were beautiful and the building is stunning and extravagant, no expense spared in any way. Very welcoming environment, we entered without booking and just walked straight in and wandered around admiring the displays. There are many interactive elements to the displays with educational snippets everywhere you look. Many fascinating things...
Sang Hyun Kim
While I didn't get to visit the museum during the day, I did attend a conference event here, and it seemed like a really great space to host it. There was plenty of room for guests to dine and move around. The views are also pretty spectacular, including the giant dinosaur fossil. The building looks beautiful from the outside, too. I've heard great things about some colleagues who did visit it, so...
Terhi Tapiainen
This is a nice place to visit and have a walk. I liked the cafe and the architecture of the place. The atmosphere was lovely - many familiws were visiting at the same time. I was not sure about the exhibition - it seems to be nationally important but is not clearly focused.
Yvonne Luk
I enjoyed my time at the museum, especially the “ Great Southern Land” gallery, which explains different regions' climate, environment, and diversity. It is super cool to include all the main areas, which makes me think that’s what a national museum should be. The museum is free to enter, but a special exhibition requires you to pay. I even visited the cafe shop, which is super crowded at noon but...
Item | Cost (Approx.) |
---|---|
General admission | AUD 0 |
Building & Architecture Tour for two | AUD 40 |
Coffee and cake at café | AUD 15 |
Souvenir from museum shop | AUD 25 |
Total Estimated | AUD 80 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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