Meet your expert host at the National Museum of Australia and enjoy a guided tour of the permanent collections. The Museum has a diverse programme of exhibitions which are available all year round.

Discover the essence of Australia at the National Museum of Australia on a 1-hour guided highlights tour. Led by a knowledgeable museum host, you’ll explore the nation’s most fascinating stories through objects, art, and interactive displays.

Admire the museum’s award-winning architecture and gain insights into Australia’s people, culture, and history — from ancient Indigenous heritage to modern innovations. Perfect for first-time visitors or those short on time, this tour offers a captivating overview of the museum’s key exhibitions.

After the guided tour, have free time to explore the entire museum as well as the Forecourt Garden. This stunning outdoor area offers a space to rest and reflect, or play and explore. It includes a Welcome to Country sequence, symbolic elements, mosaic plantings and an amphitheatre for performances and events. Over the year, the garden’s colours, smells and animal inhabitants will change with the seasons.