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Culture Shock 2010. Stimulate your mind, surprise your senses
Culture Shock

Stimulate your mind and surprise your senses with some of the world’s finest exhibitions this autumn. Complete your cultural blast with some of the region’s best cool climate wines, stylish restaurants and enticing Canberra accommodation packages.

Get a blast of culture now...

Gallery of Australian Design
Gallery of Australian Design
Visit our newest exciting attraction. The Gallery of Australian Design promotes Australian Design in all its forms in exhibitions and events as well as hosting international design exhibitions for Australian audiences.
See for yourself.
Canberra Gift Voucher from Canberra and Region Visitors Centre
Gift vouchers

See yourself and your loved ones having a great summer in Canberra with a gift voucher from the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre. A voucher is a great gift for accommodation at over 70 properties, admission to major exhibitions and attractions and a range of souvenirs and gifts from our store.

Call 1300 554 114 to order now.

Australian National Botanic Gardens
Plant yourself in the gardens
Discover this beautiful national living treasure of Australian plants overlooking the city. Wander among rare and beautiful plants including the famed Wollemi Pine. Free daily guided walks at 11am and 2pm. Browse Canberra's best range of nature publications at the Botanical Bookshop, then relax indoors or outdoors in the cafe.
Plant yourself in the gardens.
Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
Message to Mars
Visit the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex to see exhibits, astronaut suits, pieces of the moon and to learn about how Canberra plays a major role in space from the first landing on the moon to the Mars missions. Discover more

Masterpieces from Paris: Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne and beyond

What's on in Canberra

14 Feb
AFL at Manuka Oval
AFL Round 1 NAB Cup: Western Bulldogs vs Brisbane Lions
Do not miss Round 1 of the Australian Football League's NAB Cup pre-season fixture here in Canberra. See the 2010 AFL...
26-28 Feb
Festival fun
Corinbank Festival
Celebrate art, music and the environment over two and a half days at Corinbank Festival. Corinbank is only 40 minutes...
5-13 Mar
Vincent van Gogh  Starry night 1888, Musée d'Orsay, Paris  © RMN (Musée d'Orsay) / Hervé Lewandowski
Starry Nights
Four exclusive nights only on 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th March! Enjoy your own unique evening experience at Masterpieces...
Canberra Accommodation
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Canberra Tours
Starry Nights at the National Gallery of Australia

Culture Shock


 Culture Shock 2010. Stimulate your mind, surprise your senses.

Stimulate your mind and surprise your senses with some of the world’s finest exhibitions this autumn. Complete your cultural blast with some of the region’s best cool climate wines, stylish restaurants and enticing Canberra accommodation packages.

Get a cultural blast here...