National Museum of Australia 1800 1899

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(2.1K) · National museum in Canberra, Australia
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The National Museum of Australia — a recognised world class museum exploring Australia’s past, illuminating the present and imagining the future.

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Feb 27, 2025
Massive galleries with big meaningless displays devoid of information. For example: the Aboriginal section has a beautiful canoe - no explanation of what and how t’s made, when, by whom and how it wa…Full review by BritishExpatGermany
Feb 26, 2025
Wanted to see the Pompei exhibition and was pleased we did so. It was very well done, even down to Vesuvius erupting. A lot of thought went into the presentationFull review by Silken93
Jan 24, 2025
This was a waste of time tbh. We went to the Pompeii exhibit which was ok, but the rest of the museum was a bit disappointing.Full review by KLB2026

Questions & answers

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How long would you allow to visit this museum?
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At least two hours. On several occasions we have spent a whole day there, including having lunch at the lovely cafe (with its superb view of the lake) and taking a walk around the grounds.
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Is it ok if I haven’t printed tickets? They are on my phone in email box.
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Yes, it’s fine - they can scan the ticket on your phone.
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How do I get there using public transportation from The city of Canberra?
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Route 934 from City Bus Station or 30-35 minutes walk
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What would you suggest for 12 and 15yr olds please?
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Yes it would be most suitable.
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Would a 5 year old and 2.5 year old find the museum interesting?
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5 yo yes your younger one may be a bit bored.
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Where are my tickets?
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Mobile tickets will be issued 7 days before your event. You will receive email confirmation at the time of purchase.
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