Cultural and Theme Tours

Treat yourself to an unforgettable experience at the National Archives of Australia.

Located in the historic East Block in Canberra’s National Triangle, enjoy unique exhibitions in this heritage-listed space. Trace the events and decisions that have shaped the nation, learn intriguing stories from Australian history, or make your own discoveries on the interactive digital wall.

Book for a free guided tour or ask their reception staff for tips on where to start and what to visit first!

After you explore, enjoy a coffee or a delicious lunch in Cafe Constitution.

Services

Lifting the lid

Join the ‘Lifting the lid’, daily talks that delve into the permanent exhibitions in Canberra.

Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with stories from history and view the original Australian Constitution.

Tours run daily at 12:10 pm and 2:10 pm

Disabled Access

Family Friendly

'In real life' exhibition gallery talk

Celebrate Australian innovation at the National Archives’ latest exhibition in Canberra, In real life: inventors, innovators and opportunists.

Explore the history of Australian invention, from First Nations creativity to 150 years of patents, designs and trademark registrations.

See life-changing inventions, iconic designs and household brand names with original design drawings and trademarks from the national archival collection alongside their real-life counterparts.

Join these daily gallery talks at 11:10 am and 1:10 pm, where they delve deeper into the stories behind these innovations. Bookings not required.

Disabled Access

Carpark Family Friendly