Hotels near Questacon Canberra

The vast collection of intimate portraits of people famous and otherwise is illuminated by as much natural light as possible in an elegantly designed setting.

Explore the collections of Australia’s biggest reference library to find books from all over the world, early European maps and documents from the first explorers.

Observe justice in action at the highest court in the land inside a modern edifice on the banks of a tranquil lake.

Tour this building to see where Australian politicians met and debated for over 60 years and learn about the history and workings of Australian democracy.

Australia’s national gallery has objects from across Asia and the Pacific, European and American works, and indigenous, colonial and contemporary Australian art.

Ready for an education in local botany? National Rose Gardens should make your list of places to visit, located 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from central Canberra. Our travelers also like the museums and art galleries in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Commonwealth Park and Glebe Park, both nearby.

If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at Museum of Australian Democracy in Parkes. Our travelers also like the art galleries in the area— your cultural tour starts here. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to see more of the museums in Canberra, you can easily walk to Old Parliament House or Questacon.

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Albert Hall in Yarralumla. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Canberra Theatre Centre isn't far.