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First Australians Tour | 3pm Daily

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

Mobile ticket

FIRST AUSTRALIANS TOUR departs at 3pm daily.

Visit the National Museum of Australia and experience the world’s oldest living cultures of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The First Australians Tour provides an insight into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' history, cultures, spirituality and connections to country, with a focus on the First Australians gallery.

The best way to see and experience the National Museum of Australia is to take a guided tour.  Our highly knowledgeable guides bring the objects to life by explaining the history and stories behind them.  Guided tours in languages other than English are available by advanced notice, please email [email protected]

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Present your either printed or electronic voucher (e-vouchers) with photo ID to matching the booking name in exchange for your activity. Without proof of purchase and photo ID, the Museum reserves the right to charge visitors for the cost of the tour per person.

On arrival proceed to the Information Hub to redeem your voucher

Wheelchairs, prams and motorised scooters are available for hire from the Information Desk

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

First Australians Tour

The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of arrival to the Museum car park.

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

National Museum of Australia
Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula Canberra Australia

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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National Museum of Australia

The National Museum of Australia is where Australia’s stories come alive and is a must see for every visitor to Canberra. Located on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, the stunning architecture of the Museum provides an extraordinary place to explore the rich and diverse history and culture of Australia and its people. Present your ticket at the Information Hub on arrival to join the First Australians Tour (departing at 3pm daily). This 1 hour guided tour will take you on a journey through the world's oldest living civilisation as our expert guides provide insight into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' history, cultures, spirituality and connections to country. After the tour, spend some time exploring the Museum. With an exciting calendar of world-class touring exhibitions, events, school holiday programs and festivals, there is always something unique to see and do. Discover fascinating and surprising objects in our collection, visit the Garden of Australian Dreams, explore our stunning location and admire the building’s impressive architecture, relax at our popular lakeside café or indulge in our one-of-a-kind shop.

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First Australians Tour | 3pm Daily

Reviews

4.65

17 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Easy and often most is free

    samiagoudie,

    Apr 23, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Amazing a must see when you come to Canberra There’s are always great exhibitions Songlines and others immersive and truly beautiful

  • Disappointing

    Z606SDroberts,

    Mar 10, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    1.00

    So disappointing! Over 80% of the museum is taken up with Aboriginal artefacts & treaty material . Luckily it is free entry. Pompeii event was excellent..

  • Don't miss the tour

    Kate J,

    Feb 8, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This museum is a must see. Thanks to our excellent guide Carlos, we learned to appreciate the significance of the amazing architecture from the colors to the building materials. It is in a park-like setting..just lovely.

  • Loved it!

    davidlY4200WY,

    Dec 13, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We learned so much. Highlight of our trip! Our guide was fantastic. The museum itself is awesome, but our guide brought it to life for us.

  • Eye Opener

    Roslyn B,

    Oct 19, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Have been to the national Museum before but found out lots of interesting information I was unaware of related to the first nation’s people. An informative visit. I would recommend this tour.

  • A truly enjoyable learning experience.

    Bellpoet,

    Aug 20, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This was great. Karen was both kind and knowledgeable. We had a really interesting time at the Museum. We are so glad we went.

  • Not the best guide.

    Bengt B,

    Mar 19, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    3.00

    We were unlucky to have a guide that spoke to fast and to low although we told him. The guide used unneccesary time in the ordinary museum instead of concentrating on first nation People.

  • Truly Phenomenal!

    Antawn K,

    Jan 1, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Fantastic! Alphie (Not sure if I’m spelling it right), was AMAZING!! He was so passionate, friendly and informative. The hour felt like 10 minutes. I wish there was a 2 hour option lol. Separately, the museum staff was FANTASTIC and it was truly an outstanding experience. I would most definitely recommend this tour. I’ve actually went to the museum on my own and there’s something about having someone expanding on what you read on the exhibits.

  • Beautiful, highly recommend!

    M7328SAlaurav,

    Sep 21, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Fascinating stories, beautiful museum. Amazing, knowledgeable guide. I would highly recommend! I even got emotional and afterwards just sat next to the water contemplating for a while!

  • Don’t miss this one

    Robert B,

    Feb 9, 2023

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Jacob is a great, well-informed guide on past and present Aboriginal issues in Australia. He explained many important aspects about the displays which might have lost their significance without the background he provided. In such a short amount of time, visitors will understand so much more about Australia’s past and current social fabric.

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4.65
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