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National Capital Exhibition

Newlands Street | Treasury Building, Canberra 2600, Australia
(02) 6271-2888
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Ranked #21 of 93 attractions in Canberra
4.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Type: History Museums
Traveller Description: The National Capital Exhibition tells the story of Canberra, Australia 's national capital. It is located on Regatta Point, Commonwealth Park, with... more »
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Sydney, Australia
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59 reviews 59 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

top class exhibition setting out the history of the development of canberra from the Walter Burley Griffin plan - also next to where Floriade is held More

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Canberra, Australia
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74 reviews 74 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

This exhibition tells the story of the design of Canberra, great for visitors and new residents. More

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Canberra, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

The first place visitors to Canberra should visit. More

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Athens, Hellenic Republic
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Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

If you think that this small venue has nothing to offer then wait until you walk in the door. You will be very pleasantly surprised and in fact you will find that most things in Canberra fit into perspective once you are here. More

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Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

This is the second place to go - after Mount Ainslie - to obtain an overview of Canberra. It is constantly updated to reflect the time we live in and the past. More

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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

A good vantage point to view the lake, and the history of Canberra exhibition is actually very interesting and informative. Thank heavens some of the other designs were not chosen! More

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Australia
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Reviews in 81 cities Reviews in 81 cities
300 helpful votes 300 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

It's good to take visitors here - they will get a better idea of what Canberra is about and see what Walter Burley Griffin did for our capital. There's a pleasant view from the coffee shop also. More

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Sydney, Australia
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108 helpful votes 108 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

This is a great introduction to Canberra. Many historic photos and map displays. A number of city models. Very good audio visual presentation. You may see the Captain Cook Fountain in operation. Recommended for all the family to visit. Free entry and parking, gift shop and cafe http://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/nce/ More

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Queensland
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68 helpful votes 68 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011
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I recently visited the National Capital Exhibition, the area is under going some renovations right now but the physical exhibition is still there and undisturbed. I didn't think it'd be that good but thought I'd check it out and I was pleasantly surprised. For a quick stay (under 1 hour) you really do get to learn about Canberra's origins, especially... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

Get the over on the National capital before you visit the attraction and see the vision of this inspiring Australian. Great exhibit More

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