Canberra’s attractions hold and share the treasures of our nation. Celebrate Australia’s proud sporting achievements, delve into our unique political history, and reflect on our young nation’s experience on the international stage. See our country and people through the eyes of our artists and experience Australian character through sound and film, books and exhibitions.
Celebrate Australia’s proud sporting achievements at the Australian Institute of Sport, delve into our unique political history at Parliament House and its predecessor Old Parliament House, and reflect on our young nation’s experience on the international stage at the Australian War Memorial.
See our country and our people through the eyes of our artists at the National Gallery of Australia, and experience Australian character through sound and film, books and exhibitions at the National Library of Australia, the National Archives and the National Film and Sound Archive.
With over 40 attractions, there’s something for everyone in Canberra’s National Attractions – See for yourself.




