Canberra

Canberra is Australia’s capital cities. It is Australia’s largest inland city. The city is at the northern part of the Australian Capital Territory. Canberra is 280 kilometres south-west of Sydney and 660 kilometres north-east of Melbourne. The city was purpose-built to be Australia’s capital. The site for Canberra was chosen to be Australia’s capital city in 1908 as a compromise between Melbourne and Sydney. Canberra became a thriving city after World War Two.

Canberra is home to the National Gallery of Australia. The gallery displays art from various Australian artists. Art from overseas is also on display. Also in Canberra is the National Museum of Australia. Visitors can learn about Australia’s land and people. The museum tells the stories of Australians and Australia.

The Australian War Memorial is a shrine, museum and an archive. The Memorial commemorates Australians who sacrificed themselves in a war. Its purpose is to help Australians remember and understand Australia’s involvement in war and its impact. In the memorial’s building there are various relics, art, film and photographs used to tell the story of Australia’s experience in wars, peacekeeping and other conflicts.

Questacon is Australia’s National Science and Technology Centre. It aims to promote awareness and understanding of science and technology in society. The centre commits to giving an experience that is fun and interactive. Thousands of visitors come to the centre each year. The educational approach is based on learning by doing. Questacon tries to provide fun ways to explore science and technology.

Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House is a museum that aims to encourage visitors to reflect on Australian democracy. The museum is located at Canberra’s original parliament house. It contains several exhibitions. Australian Democracy is where visitors take a trip through the past. It places Australian democracy in the context of geography and history. Visitors learn about Australia’s road to democracy. There is also the Prime Ministers of Australia exhibition. This is where the profiles of Australia’s Prime Ministers are displayed. Visitors can also learn little known facts about the people who became the leader of Australia. Other exhibitions are Living Democracy, Hands on Democracy and Billy Hughes at War.