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Captain Cook Memorial Globe

The Captain James Cook Memorial was built by the Commonwealth Government to commemorate the Bicentenary of Captain James Cook's first sighting of the east coast of Australia. The memorial includes a water jet located in the central basin and a skeleton globe sculpture at Regatta Point of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra, showing the paths of Cook's expeditions.

National Archives of Australia

National museums | Parkes

The National Archives of Australia ( NAA ) is an Australian Government agency that serves as the national archives of the nation.

National Gallery of Australia

Art galleries | Parkes

The National Gallery of Australia (NGA), formerly the Australian National Gallery, is the national art museum of Australia as well as one of the largest art museums in Australia, holding more than 166,000 works of art. Located in Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory, it was established in 1967 by the Australian Government as a national public art museum.

Questacon

Science | Parkes

Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre is an interactive science communication facility in Canberra, Australia. It is a museum with more than 200 interactive exhibits relating to science and technology.

Questacon

Science | Parkes

Questacon - the National Science and Technology Centre is an interactive science communication facility in Canberra, Australia.

Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre

Arts and culture, Science, Technology | Parkes

Blundells Cottage

Houses | Parkes

Blundells Cottage is a heritage-listed six-roomed stone cottage located on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin, in Canberra, Australia.

Canberra Contemporary Art Space

Art galleries | Parkes

Welcome to the Canberra Contemporary Art Space (CCAS).

John Howard Prime Ministerial Library (UNSW Canberra)

National museums, Government Buildings | Parkes

Organized by UNSW Canberra in Old Parliament House, the Prime Minister John Howard's Library houses over 10,000 personal papers, official records, political memorabilia, photographs and documents

Magna Carta Place

Memorials and Monuments | Parkes

Magna Carta Square, Parkes.

Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

National museums, Government Buildings | Parkes

The admission to the Museum of Australian Democracy Old Parliament is free but reservations are required.

National Capital Exhibition

Local history | Parkes

Popular visitor center featuring educational exhibits on how Canberra was designed & a city diorama.

National Gallery of Australia

Arts and culture | Parkes

Expansive modern building with Australian & international art, plus a sizable aboriginal collection.

National Gallery of Australia

Art galleries | Parkes

Enjoy world-class art and exhibits at the National Gallery on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra.

National Portrait Gallery

Art galleries | Parkes

Look into the eyes of artists, musicians, performers, politicians, athletes and royalty who shaped the nation at Canberra's National Portrait Gallery. Gain a better understanding of Australia's identity, history, creativity, culture and diversity through portraits and stories. Open every day except December 25th, and at the moment all visitors must book a day pass in advance (it's free!).