National Museum of Australia

The National Museum of Australia, in Canberra, preserves and interprets Australia's social history by examining the major problems, people, and events that have influenced the country. The National Museum of Australia Act of 1980 legally founded it. The museum didn't have a permanent home until March 11, 2001, when a purpose-built museum building opened its doors.

The museum covers 50,000 years of Indigenous history, colonization since 1788, and significant events such as the Federation and the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. The world's biggest collection of Aboriginal bark drawings and stone tools, as well as the heart of champion racehorse Phar Lap and the Holden prototype No. 1 automobile, are all on display at the museum. The museum also creates and travels exhibitions on a variety of topics, including bushrangers and surf lifesaving. The National Museum of Australia Press is a publisher of books, catalogs, and journals. The Research Centre of the museum offers a multidisciplinary approach to history, ensuring that the museum is a vibrant venue for ideas and discussion about Australia's past, present, and future.

Location: Lawson Cres, Canberra, ACT 2601

Website: nma.gov.au