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MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS TOUR departs at 1pm daily.
The best way to see and experience the National Museum of Australia is to take a guided tour. The Museum Highlights Tour offers an excellent introduction to the Museum's galleries and is a great way to enhance your experience at the Museum, especially if you're short on time. 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 request.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
On arrival proceed to the Information Hub to redeem your voucher
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.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchairs, prams and motorised scooters are available for hire from the Information Desk
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Museum Highlight Tour
The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of arrival to the Museum car park.
Food and drinks
Operated by National Museum of Australia
13 reviews
Jackie F,Jul 2, 2024
A great place to have an overview of Australia on aboriginal stories, history, landscapes, weather, nature creatures etc.
Praveen V,Jun 10, 2024
VR shows were reallly nice. Overall, we enjoyed the whole Museum experience along with it natural art, gallery and historic pieces as well.
Leigh C,Aug 21, 2023
The interactive big screen with major events of Australian History. First Nations artefacts and stories
Roslyn J,Dec 3, 2022
Got a great introduction to the museum. The museum itself is free but this helped us know how the galleries were laid out and the best way to see them when we wandered through on our own.