Old Parliament House Information

See the world of an elite Australian athlete at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), a world class sporting facility where athletes train... read more

The Australian War Memorial commemorates the sacrifice of Australian men and women who have served in war. Through its exhibitions the Memorial presents... read more

Join a walk through Calthorpes' House, a window into an almost forgotten world. Built in 1927, this genuine survivor is a treasure house of domestic history... read more

See Australia’s highest court of appeal in a striking building by Lake Burley Griffin that features a seven storey high public hall and stunning waterfall... read more

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... read more

Discover a treasure trove of fascinating records about Australia or your family’s history at the National Archives of Australia.The National Archives... read more

Experience 100 years of Australian film, television, radio and recorded sound at the National Film and Sound Archive.Film clips, sound bites, touch screens... read more

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... read more

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... read more

Australian and international visitors have an opportunity to explore what it means to be Australian at the National Museum of Australia. Awarded Best... read more

The National Zoo & Aquarium (NZA) provides the only zooquarium experience in Australia. The impressive animals at the NZA come from all around the world... read more

Old Parliament House made headlines for more than sixty years as home to Australia's Federal Parliament from 1927 to 1988. Today, this much-loved heritage... read more

See Australian politics in action at Parliament House – home of Federal Parliament – in one of the world’s most acclaimed buildings.Situated in... read more

Be fascinated by the hands-on, interactive exhibits at Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre. Questacon should definitely be high on... read more

At the Royal Australian Mint you can mint your own
coin and watch money being made from a viewing gallery.The Royal Australian Mint was officially... read more

Most people visit Telstra Tower for the view from the public gallery - it's spectacular, day or night. The tower rises 195 metres above the summit... read more

Visit Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and encounter Australia's unique wildlife. Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is a very special place, nestled in the mountains... read more

Yarralumla is known as one of Canberra's most prestigious suburbs. The name of the area was given by the Ngunnawi people which was retained even after... read more