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Things to do TODAY in Canberra
Wednesday 28th October 2026
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Electric Boat Hire: Kingston
Three-Hour Eco-Friendly Boat Hire in Kingston for Up to Eight People
Voyage onto the gentle waters of Lake Burley Griffin aboard an environmentally-friendly electric boat.
Enjoy th..
WE ALL NEED A LITTLE LAUGHTER IN OUR LIFE
WE'VE GOT THE COMEDIANS AND THEY'VE GOT THE LOLS.
GRAB YOUR FRIENDS AND BOOK SOME TICKETS FOR GIGS IN YOUR FAVOURITE VENUES AROUND THE CO..
Step into the shadows and uncover the truth in Canberra Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows!
A thrilling outdoor detective game where you solve the case before the killer strikes aga..
Australia in the Great War is the Memorials new permanent exhibition on display in the First World War Galleries.
The exhibition presents the story of Australia in the First World War c..
Australian National Botanic Gardens - Open Hours & Tours
The Gardens offers everything for a perfect family day out, a quiet relaxing stroll, formal scientific research and botanical study.
Enjoy a range of walking trails to suit all taste..
The Canberra Space Centre (CSC) is located on the grounds of the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) at Tidbinbilla, about 35kms southwest of the city of Canberra.
The CSC..
Play It Your Way
Experience the thrill of next generation gaming in the Stadium gaming.
Dazzle your senses with a Pop Chinese experience at natural nine.
Play host in one of ou..
Museum of Australian Democracy
Old Parliament House
Entry is free, group bookings are encouraged
Opening hours
9am to 5pm daily (last entry at 4:30pm)
Closed Christmas Day
18..
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
National Library of Australia is open 7 days a week (except public holidays) with daily tours.
Regular opening hours: 7 days 10-5
Public holidays Closed
Enjoy your National Librar..
The National Museum of Australia is open 9am to 5pm daily (closed Christmas Day).
Free general admission*
The National Museum of Australia explores the land, nation and people of ..
National Zoo & Aquarium | Open Hours & Entry Tickets
Open 9:30am-5:00pm every day of the year, except Christmas Day.
Make the most of your zoo visit and check out our daily Keeper activities.
They are a great op..
Parliament House is open to visitors every day of the year except for Christmas Day.
Opening hours
9:00 am to 5:00 pm (non-sitting days)
9:00 am to 6:00 pm (sitting days)
Visitors..
Permanent Exhibitions | National Museum of Australia
Always showing at National Museum of Australia
Free
9am-5pm daily
Explore exhibitions at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra .
Variations on the Classical
Great Sout..
Open Weekdays: 8:30am - 5pm, Weekends: 10am - 4pm
The Mint is easy to explore and learn about how all of Australia's circulating coins are made.
Upstairs you can watch a DVD, see our..
National Gallery of Australia
Blossom: Country in bloom showcases work by First Nations women artists that draw upon floral and botanical impressions of Country.
Highlighting the d..
Body adorned celebrates the National Gallery's rich and diverse jewellery collection through an intentionally maximalist display.
Bringing together over 370 works by First Nations, Aus..
National Gallery of Australia
Portraiture is an ongoing and compelling part of English artist David Hockney's extraordinary creative practice. The National Gallery is home to the large..
Open every day: 10am - 5pm
Admission is free
Select major exhibitions are ticketed
Emigre artists in post-war Australia
Collection Display
23 May 2026 - 7 Mar 2027
Level 2, Gall..
National Gallery of Australia
Figure drawing: 1901-2022 is a compelling journey through over a century of artistic engagement with the human form through this universal medium.
This..
Migration and modernism | Emigre artists in post-war Australia
National Gallery of Australia
Communities from across the globe have helped shape Australia as we know it today.
In a time of unprecedented migration across oceans and borders, Mig..
13 Sep 2025 - 18 Apr 2027
Level 2, Galleries 19 & 20
Free
This exhibition highlights recent acquisitions by artists from across Asia and the Asian diaspora in a range of media includi..
Level 2, Gallery 24 - National Gallery of Australia
Free
Richard Lewer's Steve is a gentle exploration of the complexity of a family coming to terms with a dementia diagnosis.
Thr..
Worldwide - National Gallery Of Australia Collection
Ongoing exhibition
Level 1, Galleries 8-11 | National Gallery of Australia
Free
This major display drawn from the collection is inspired by the National Gallery's founding history...
Check out latest films, Hollywood blockbusters and independent films
There is nothing quite like watching a good movie on a big screen with big sound.
Film reviews from Switch, imdb..
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Designed for carry-on compliance with maxi..
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