About Canberra
See the Australian story in the nation's capital
Unwind in Canberra, a city in a park that changes with the seasons and offers an array of unexpected delights.
Canberra's famed national attractions hold the story of the nation. See the essence of Australia's culture, history and way of life reflected in the national museums, galleries and institutions in Canberra. These national attractions hold and share the treasures of our nation, offering an intriguing insight into Australian character and democracy, and our journey from an Indigenous continent to a modern multicultural nation.
Canberra Attractions
- Australian Institute of Sport
- National Gallery of Australia
- Australian War Memorial
- National Archives of Australia
- National Museum of Australia
- National Library of Australia
- National Portrait Gallery
- Old Parliament House
- Parliament House
- National Film and Sound Archive
- Questacon — the National Science and Technology Centre
- Australian National Botanic Garden
- National Zoo and Aquarium
