1 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA On the shores of Lake Burley Griffin (the manmade lake that is the town’s centrepiece) lies the National Museum of Australia. This showstopping collection of artefacts, interactive displays and gardens tells the story of Australia through the ages. Visitors learn about its history through innovative exhibits enhanced by lights, motion and sound.
With free entry, you can easily spend an entire day here surrounded by life-size dinosaur skeletons, crocodiles bigger than a car, aboriginal paintings and photography that show the effect of climate change in the southern hemisphere. The newest addition is this summer’s opening of the Great Southern Land gallery with more than 2,100 objects and experiences showcasing all that makes Australia what it is today.
The museum’s convenience to the central business district (CBD), Parliament House and popular hotels like the Hyatt Regency is a real boon when your schedule is tight. nma.gov.au
2 PARLIAMENT HOUSE Also near the city’s famous lake is Parliament House, the centre of Australian government. If you have a free afternoon why not spend time perusing the impressive collection of art, photography and portraits of past lawmakers in the public areas.
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