Attractions

Enrich your visit by allowing enough time for your students to explore these free attractions at the National Museum of Australia. We recommend at least an extra hour to explore all the Museum has to offer.

Circa

This is a rotating theatre that represents a timeline of Australian history featuring objects from the National Museum's collection. There are four quadrants, each seating 27 people and loading at four-minute intervals. The total rotation time is 15 minutes.

Garden of Australian Dreams Photo: George Serras

Garden of Australian Dreams

An interpretive, interactive, landscaped courtyard accessible from inside the Museum.

Kspace Futureworld

An interactive multimedia experience where students use computers to design their own building or vehicle of the future. The entire experience lasts approximately 15 minutes and accommodates groups of 12 students.

PS Enterprise

A fully restored and operational Murray River paddle-steamer moored at the National Museum of Australia on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin.