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National Museum of Australia
National Museum of Australia Review
This unstuffy museum is spectacularly set on Acton Peninsula, thrust out over the calm waters of Lake Burley Griffin. The museum highlights the stories of Australia and Australians by exploring the key people, events, and issues that shaped and influenced the nation. Memorabilia include a carcass of the extinct Tasmanian tiger, the old Bentley beloved by former Prime Minister Robert Menzies, and the black baby garments worn by dingo victim Azaria Chamberlain (whose story was made famous in the Meryl Streep film A Cry in the Dark).
- Address: Lennox Crossing, Acton Peninsula, Canberra, ACT 2601 | Map It
- Phone: 02/6208-5000; 1800/026-132
- Cost: Free
- Hours: Daily 9--5
- Website: www.nma.gov.au
- Location: Central Canberra
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