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Canberra's Cultural Gems

Canberra’s cultural landscape features major national institutions centered around Lake Burley Griffin. The National Gallery of Australia houses premier indigenous and international collections, including works by Pollock and Monet, while the nearby National Portrait Gallery focuses on Australian identity. Scientific discovery thrives at Questacon, and political history is preserved at Old Parliament House. The Australian War Memorial and National Archives offer deep historical insights. Unique local experiences include watching artists at Canberra Glassworks, exploring the Royal Australian Mint’s coin collections, and visiting the heritage-listed Blundells Cottage to see 19th-century pioneer life.

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National Gallery of Australia

The National Gallery of Australia, formerly the Australian National Gallery, is the national art museum of Australia as well as one of the…
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National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery in Canberra is a public art gallery containing portraits of prominent Australians.
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Old Parliament House

Old Parliament House, formerly known as the Provisional Parliament House, was the seat of the Parliament of Australia from 1927 to 1988.
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Questacon

Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre is an interactive science communication facility in Canberra, Australia.
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Sculpture Garden

This garden on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin shows an extensive collection of sculptures. The Fog sculpture is one of the most famous.
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Royal Australian Mint

The Royal Australian Mint is the sole producer of all of Australia's circulating coins and is a Commonwealth Government entity operating…
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Australian War Memorial

The Australian War Memorial is Australia's national memorial to the members of its armed forces and supporting organisations who have died…
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Canberra Museum and Gallery

Canberra Museum and Gallery is an art gallery and museum in Canberra, the capital of Australia.
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National Film & Sound Archive

The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, known as ScreenSound Australia from 1999 to 2004, is Australia's audiovisual archive,…
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Canberra Glass Works

Canberra Glassworks is an Australian gallery in Canberra and glass art studio open to the general public to view the glass artists working.
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National Archives of Australia

The National Archives of Australia, formerly known as the Commonwealth Archives Office and Australian Archives, is an Australian Government…
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Canberra Railway Museam

The Canberra Railway Museum is located at Kingston in the Australian Capital Territory next to Canberra railway station on the Bombala…
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Blundells Cottage

Blundells Cottage is a heritage-listed six-roomed stone cottage located on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin, in Canberra,…
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