Many of our nation's treasures await discovery in Canberra Discover the home of the Australian story in Canberra, where national attractions and hidden gems deliver an array of unexpected delights.
See the essence of Australia’s culture, history and way of life reflected in the national museums, and galleries in Canberra. These national attractions hold and share the treasures of our nation, offering an intriguing insight into Australian character and culture, and our journey from an Indigenous continent to a modern multicultural nation.
Visit major exhibitions including the Masterpieces from Paris, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cézanne and beyond at the National Gallery of Australia.
Share our local secrets Step back in time at the National Dinosaur Museum and experience Canberra’s rich and diverse social history and visual arts at the Canberra Museum and Gallery. Upstairs, Craft ACT’s galleries offer contemporary craft and design from Canberra’s world-class artists.
Be blown away by glass at the Canberra Glassworks and see examples of glasswork from the delicate to the astounding.Beyond national museums and galleries Canberra has a cultural life of its own with a thriving arts scene with many local galleries including the Canberra Contemporary Art Space, ANCA Galleries, M16 Art Space, Beaver Galleries and numerous commercial galleries offering local and international art for sale.
The Canberra region is also home to some world renowned artisans, including Bison Homewares, Peter Crisp Glass, and the Bungendore Wood Works Gallery.
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A diverse range of contemporary visual arts, craft and performance. Program changes fortnightly.
Enjoy an annual exhibiton program which reflects the international profile of the Australian National University's School of Art.
"Here is their spirit, in the heart of the land they loved; and here we guard the record which they themselves made" (Charles Bean, founder of the Australian War Memorial). The Australian War Memorial commemorates the sacrifice of Australian men and women who have served in war. It is also one of th...
Beaver Galleries is Canberra's largest privately owned commercial gallery. Their well established and highly regarded galleries feature outstanding pieces by contemporary Australian artists. See works in printmaking, ceramics, glass and paintings. All artwork is for sale. Do not miss their courtyard...
This small stone cottage on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin was built about 1860 as a home for Duntroon Estate workers. The cottage is now a fascinating hands-on museum and a memorial to the pioneers of the limestone plains. Over time the national capital has grown around Blundells Cottage...
Friendly gallery jam packed with fine paintings by Canberra regional artists. Landscapes, street scenes, Australian flora and fauna plus impressionist and realist interpretations. Fine quality art at affordable prices.
Bungendore Wood Works Gallery exhibits and promotes Australian wood art, sculpture, giftware and contemporary furniture by the country's foremost designer and makers in wood. Bungendore Wood Works Gallery takes pride in the skill and art of Australia's craft people, and in the varied richness and be...
Visit Calthorpes’ House and step back to life in early Canberra. Not far from the city centre, this Spanish Mission Style house was built in 1927 and is a window into an almost forgotten world. This genuine survivor is a treasure house of domestic history. Original furnishings, household appliances...
A vibrant centre for the experience of contemporary art, presenting a curated program of exhibitions and events by Australian and international artists.
See the largest giant antennae in the Southern Hemisphere. Learn all about NASA. See a piece of 3.8 billion-year-old Moon rock. Take a look around the Canberra Space Centre where you can watch a space movie, check out what the well-dressed astronaut wears, and get the latest space news. For the past...
See professional glass artists at work. Make your own glass beads and tiles. Take introductory glass courses from the experts and see their striking exhibitions. The Canberra Glassworks is housed in the historic Kingston Powerhouse. Take a free tour on weekends (11am and 2pm) through the building an...
The Canberra Museum and Gallery integrates visual arts and social history in a range of exciting exhibitions, projects and education programs, which explore Canberra's cultural and social issues and possibilities for Canberra's future. Housing a permanent collection, Reflecting Canberra, and a var...
This is a working museum and home to Australia's oldest operating steam locomotive, the 1210, built in 1878. Locomotives on display include Australia's largest and most powerful steam engine, the 265 tonne Bayer-Garret 6029, vintage carriages, rail motors. Take part in a workshop inspection.
Changing exhibitions by leading Australian artists. Aboriginal art always in stock.
A small gallery within walking distance from Civic in the leafy suburb of Ainslie. Enjoy the collection of antiques and recent examples of hand embroidered fabrics, ceramics and jewellery, framed golden textile treasures and stitching, wall-hangings, saris, and carvings from Central, South, and Sout...
Craft ACT is a professionally run gallery presenting exhibitions of craft and design including textiles and fibre, metal and jewellery, glass, ceramics, furniture and objects. Craft ACT has two large exhibition galleries and a shop. The shop features unique and creative craft objects including the f...
Take an interactive journey through CSIRO and Australian science history at CSIRO Discovery. See research in action in the laboratories. Do hands-on experiments in the Optuslab. Visit the 3D theatre and see the latest information on the CSIROvision optiportal. See medical advances in health and well...
Exhibitions by leading Australian and international artists which highlight achievements in contemporary visual arts
The Gallery of Australian Design aims to promote Australian Design in all its forms. See exhibitions and events of national significance and international design exhibitions. The gallery is a unique partnership between the University of Canberra, the Australian Institute of Architects, the Australia...
Public visits are welcome in the large foyer area where there are displays of minerals, rocks, and fossils, and information on the geosciences, the activities of Geoscience Australia, and the clever low energy geo-thermal heating/cooling system of the award-winning building. Maps and other products ...
Built as a hostel in 1924, Gorman House Arts Centre is located in a graceful heritage precinct just five minutes from the City Centre. Home to visual artists; theatre and dance companies; and arts organisations; as well as the award winning Sage Cafe and a lively arts and crafts market.
The Gallery promotes contemporary work by artists from around Australia and the Pacific including Aboriginal art. Works in all mediums. Incorporates a stock room of a diverse collection of work for purchase.
Discover an exquisite range of limited edition Scarves, Wraps, Jackets, Hats and other textile products knitted and Hand- Dyed in the glorious colours of the Australian landscape, using the finest, softest Australian merino Wool. The items are designed and made in the Studio Workshop on site and may...
The Lanyon historic precinct is set in a landscape of great natural beauty. Stroll in the rambling gardens, visit the restored 1850's homestead and the courtyard buildings. Changing exhibitions focus on aspects of Australian country life. A wide range of interactive educational and community program...
M16 is a non-profit organisation providing visual arts infrastructure and development opportunities to artists, arts organisations and the community.
Arts Around Canberra