Canberra Museum and Gallery: Canberra’s history and Australian art brought to life.
Canberra Museum and Gallery presents Canberra’s history, architecture, and Australian art in a compact, welcoming space. Located at 176 London Cct, it features the Enrico Taglietti exhibition, Sidney Nolan works, and Mount Stromlo–themed displays with an arcade finale. The venue offers kid-friendly programs, interactive instrument petting, and is wheelchair accessible, inviting visitors of all ages.
176 London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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Explore Canberra's history, architecture, and art through curated displays including the Sidney Nolan collection and Enrico Taglietti exhibits.
Rotating showcases on diverse themes such as space exploration, photography, and local events like bushfire history.
Interactive workshops, storytelling sessions, and hands-on activities like 'instrument petting' to engage young visitors.
Guided tours offering insights into Canberra's development, art collections, and special exhibitions for schools and groups.
Hosts cultural events, talks, and family-friendly activities that foster community involvement and artistic appreciation.
Wheelchair-friendly venue with spacious galleries and inclusive design to ensure a welcoming experience for all visitors.
Overall rating
Jeff and Jamie
We to view Photographs of Men in Love 1850s–1950s. Looking forward to some history, and or more than a few photos with no information at all. Not even how or where they were discovered So if you want boring go see few b&w photos with nothing. Did how ever enjoy the other gallerys
Given Pan
The Canberra Museum & Gallery is a fantastic spot to learn about the history of the city. The exhibits give a clear timeline of how Canberra became the capital of Australia, which really helps you understand the city's unique story. A highlight for me was the section dedicated to Enrico Taglietti, the Italian architect. You can see models of his buildings around the city and learn the stories behind them. Upstairs, there’s a collection of works by Sidney Nolan that’s definitely worth checking out, especially if you're into Australian art. One of the more surprising exhibits is the Outer Space display, which takes you through space exploration, all based around the Mount Stromlo Observatory. It’s both fun and informative, and there’s even a cool arcade game at the end—like a little bonus after the exhibit!
Amanda Bede
Walked into this museum/gallery by chance. Really fabulous. Small, a bit of history, interesting exhibits about Canberra events like the terrible bushfire. The Nolan gallery was a real highlight. I would have liked to see more of the ballet designs. The cafe was a bit disappointing.
Julianne Stewart
Excellent small museum/gallery showcasing mainly collections relating to Canberra. We saw the Enrico Taglietti exhibition in July. Fascinating insight into part of Canberra’s architectural history.
Brian Paddey
Like almost every place I've visited in Canberra, this place didn't disappoint. And like every other place, totally wheelchair friendly. A fabulous outing with the little ones to share in a dramatics and imaginative storytelling time, followed by a wonderful time of "instrument petting". Five stars for these amazing offerings for the little ones, and what a way to introduce them to the feel and sound of orchestral musical instruments! The other galleries are very intetesting, well laid out, and spacious. It's definitely worth a visit if you're in Canberra.
