National Museum of Australia

Canberra

The national museum of social history, opened in 2001 on the Acton Peninsula in Lake Burley Griffin, known for its colourful, deliberately puzzling architecture.

How to get there by public transport

Nearest stops

National Museum Lennox Crossing #4632260 m Old Canberra House Lennox Crossing #4630660 m Regatta Point Commonwealth Av #8888670 m Albert Hall Commonwealth Av #2248680 m Constables Cottage Lennox Crossing #4631690 m Commonwealth Av opp Albert Hall #2247720 m

Lines stopping nearby

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What it is

The museum tells the stories of Australia's land and people, from First Peoples' history and culture to European settlement and modern society. Among its best-known objects are the heart of the racehorse Phar Lap and a large collection of bark paintings.

The building, by Ashton Raggatt McDougall, is full of architectural references, and a giant orange loop, the Uluru Line, sweeps out from it. The Garden of Australian Dreams, a landscaped courtyard shaped like a map, sits at its centre.

Getting there by bus

Route 53 stops at National Museum, Lennox Crossing, at the start of the peninsula, about five minutes' walk from the entrance, and at Old Canberra House and Constables Cottage on the same road.

Regatta Point, Commonwealth Av, on the northern lake shore, is served by many routes, including 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10, and is about ten minutes' walk away.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to National Museum of Australia by public transport?

The nearest stops are National Museum Lennox Crossing, Old Canberra House Lennox Crossing, Regatta Point Commonwealth Av. Open any of them to see the lines that stop there, or use the Journey Planner for a route from your location to National Museum of Australia.

What is the nearest stop to National Museum of Australia?

National Museum Lennox Crossing (stop code 4632), about 260 m from National Museum of Australia. On the stop page you can see all the lines that stop there and live arrival estimates.

Where is National Museum of Australia located?

National Museum of Australia is in Canberra. You can see its exact location and a 3D view at the top of this page.

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