About this tour
Spend three hours at Australia's premier museum exploring the nation's cultural narratives through a guided highlights tour. Your experience includes a leisurely lunch at the lakeside café with a complimentary beverage, followed by a curator-led walk through the collection's key works. Round it off with a browse through the museum shop, where you'll pocket 10% off full-priced items. Located in Canberra with strong public transport links, the museum welcomes all ages and mobility needs.
Highlights
- Guided tour led by museum specialist at 1pm
- Lakeside café meal with wine, beer, coffee or soft drink
- 10% discount voucher for museum shop purchases
- Fully accessible galleries and facilities throughout
- Dietary requirements accommodated with advance notice
- Mobility aids available: wheelchairs, prams, scooters
What to expect
You'll begin with lunch at the café overlooking the water, giving you time to settle in before your tour. At 1pm, your guide will lead you through the museum's core exhibitions, explaining the stories and objects that shape Australian identity. The tour lasts approximately two hours, moving at a comfortable pace through climate-controlled galleries. Afterwards, you're free to shop at leisure using your discount voucher—valid for one transaction on regular-priced items only. The entire visit flows naturally from eating to learning to browsing, with no rushing.
Good to know
Bring your printed or electronic voucher plus photo ID matching your booking name when you arrive—present these at the Information Hub to activate your experience. Parking is charged separately at the car park. Temporary exhibitions may carry additional admission fees. Public transport options serve the site well. Service animals welcome.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original AU & NZ Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.