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Australian War Memorial | The Australian War Memorial, dedicated to Australia's fallen, also houses a museum, art gallery, and a library with archives. The museum has a collection of captured war machines, including old aircraft and a japanese submarine. Link - Australian War Memorial | Phone 02 6243 4211 10am - 5pm daily. 9am - 5pm daily during NSW/ACT school holidays. Closed on Christmas Day. | Treloar Crescent ACT |
Blundell's Cottage | Originally built about 1860, it is one of the last remaining examples of the stone houses of the early Canberra settlers. Now, the cottage is a hands on museum, exploring rural life in the pioneering days of the 19th Century. Link - Blundell's Cottage | Catch the Explorer Bus to stop 20. Phone +061 2 6257 1068. Wendouree Drive, north shore of Lake Burley Griffin. | Kings Park, East of Anzac Parade ACT |
National Capital Exhibition | Tells the Story of the Building of the Capital of Australia, Canberra. With interactive displays, abouth the people, events, history and design. Link - National Capital Exhibition | Phone +061 2 6272 2900 for more Information. | Barrine Drive, Regatta Point, Commonwealth Park ACT |
National Gallery of Australia | Collections of Australian and Aboriginal art, prints, and sculptures. 13 galleries on 3 floors, houses the national art collection of Australia. | Open 10am-5pm daily - Closed Christmas Day | Parkes Place ACT |
National Library of Australia | Collects Australian Literature and information on everything Australian. Phone 02 6262 1111 | Mon-Thurs 9am to 9pm, Fri-Sun 9am to 4.30pm | Parkes Place ACT |
National Library of Australia | Referred to as the Treasure House of the Nation, the library houses the history of Australia with books, journals, newsletters, posters, maps and manuscripts. | Phone +061 2 6262 1111. | Parkes Place ACT |
National Museum of Australia | Explores key issues, events and characters that have shaped and influenced this nation. Major exhibition on Australian Aborigines and their culture. Link - National Museum of Australia | Open 9am-5pm except Christmas Day. Ph 1800 026 132 | Lawson Crescent ACT |
Questacon | National Science and Technology Centre. Do it yourself experiments and hands on technology. Questacon shows how science and technology are relevant and important to our everyday lives - great for kids of all ages. Link - Questacon | Phone +061 2 6270 2800 | King Edward Terrace ACT |
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