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Things to do TODAY in Canberra
Thursday 16th October 2025
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Electric Boat Hire: Kingston
Three-Hour Eco-Friendly Boat Hire in Kingston for Up to Eight People
Voyage onto the gentle waters of Lake Burley Griffin aboard an environmentally-friendly electric boat.
Enjoy th..
Join the fun and raise funds for the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation to help us improve outcomes for ovarian cancer.
This October, you're invited to frock up your way for a good caus..
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Walk for Epilepsy is an annual initiative that takes place from 1-25 October to raise awareness and funds to support Australians living with epilepsy.
Participants can choose to take o..
WE ALL NEED A LITTLE LAUGHTER IN OUR LIFE
WE'VE GOT THE COMEDIANS AND THEY'VE GOT THE LOLS.
GRAB YOUR FRIENDS AND BOOK SOME TICKETS FOR GIGS IN YOUR FAVOURITE VENUES AROUND THE CO..
3 Course Fine Dining Lunch At The Marion - For 2
Treat your tastebuds to a delicious three-course lunch at The Marion and you will not be disappointed.
Prepared by a team of chefs ..
Steakhouse Dinner With Wine @ The Meat and Wine Co
Steakhouse Dinner With Wine - For 2
2 or 3 Course
The Meat and Wine Co
Start a party in your mouth with this mouthwatering steakhouse dinner at The Meat & Wine Co Canberra. The two..
The Ultimate Steakhouse Experience - Canberra - For 2
Exquisite three course meal at Canberra's hottest steakhouse
Dazzle your senses with an impressive three course steakhouse meal..
Traditional High Tea At The Marion - For 2
With an exclusive position on the lake offering the perfect setting to indulge and pay homage to the timeless heritage of High Tea this uniqu..
Ultimate Seafood Experience @ The Meat and Wine Co
Ultimate Seafood Experience - Canberra - For 2
Dig into a show-stopping two course seafood feast matched with a bottle of house selected red or white wine at The Meat & Wine Co Canberra..
Australia in the Great War is the Memorials new permanent exhibition on display in the First World War Galleries.
The exhibition presents the story of Australia in the First World War c..
Australian National Botanic Gardens - Open Hours & Tours
The Gardens offers everything for a perfect family day out, a quiet relaxing stroll, formal scientific research and botanical study.
Enjoy a range of walking trails to suit all taste..
The Canberra Space Centre (CSC) is located on the grounds of the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) at Tidbinbilla, about 35kms southwest of the city of Canberra.
The CSC..
Museum of Australian Democracy
Old Parliament House
Entry is free, group bookings are encouraged
Opening hours
9am to 5pm daily (last entry at 4:30pm)
Closed Christmas Day
18..
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
Open weekdays 9 am - 5 pm, weekends 10 am - 4 pm
Entry is FREE
The National Capital Exhibition tells the Story of Canberra as the capital city of Australia.
It is an essential st..
National Library of Australia is open 7 days a week (except public holidays) with daily tours.
Regular opening hours: 7 days 10-5
Public holidays Closed
Enjoy your National Librar..
The National Museum of Australia is open 9am to 5pm daily (closed Christmas Day).
Free general admission*
The National Museum of Australia explores the land, nation and people of ..
Parliament House is open to visitors every day of the year except for Christmas Day.
Opening hours
9:00 am to 5:00 pm (non-sitting days)
9:00 am to 6:00 pm (sitting days)
Visitors..
Permanent Exhibitions | National Museum of Australia
Always showing at National Museum of Australia
Free
9am-5pm daily
Explore exhibitions at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra .
Variations on the Classical
Great Sout..
Open Weekdays: 8:30am - 5pm, Weekends: 10am - 4pm
The Mint is easy to explore and learn about how all of Australia's circulating coins are made.
Upstairs you can watch a DVD, see our..
Bilong Papua New Guinea | 50 years of Independence
13 Sep 2025 - 12 Apr 2026
Level 2, Gallery 21
Free
Bilong Papua New Guinea marks the 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea's independence and the birth of a new nation on September ..
9 Aug 2025 - 22 Feb 2026
Level 2, Gallery 26
Free
Drawn from the National Gallery's expansive collection of Australian and international music posters spanning the 1960s to 1980s, Enj..
Oct 2024 - Feb 2026
Level 2, Gallery 25
Free
Lindy Lee is one of Australia's most accomplished contemporary artists.
To complement the unveiling of Ouroboros, Lee's major new p..
13 Sep 2025 - 18 Apr 2027
Level 2, Galleries 19 & 20
Free
This exhibition highlights recent acquisitions by artists from across Asia and the Asian diaspora in a range of media includi..
Until 27 Jan 2026 @ National Museum of Australia - Free
Featured artists: Vernon Ah Kee, Gordon Hookey, Lloyd Gawura Hornsby, Jenna Lee, Damien Shen, Christian Thompson, Jason Wing, Zho..
11 Oct 2025 - 15 Mar 2026
Level 1, Galleries 2, 3 & 4
Free
Women photographers 1853-2018 highlights the transformative impact of women artists on the history of photography.
Since ..
Worldwide - National Gallery Of Australia Collection
Ongoing exhibition
Level 1, Galleries 8-11 | National Gallery of Australia
Free
This major display drawn from the collection is inspired by the National Gallery's founding history...
Hijinx Hotel is an immersive interactive game experience housed within the theme wonder and theatre of a quirky New York style hotel.
Leave the suitcases at home - these challenge rooms..
Canberra Centre
Canberra,
Canberra Centre, Corner of Cooyong Street and Ainslie Ave, 148 Bunda St,
The Red Hot Summer Tour is back
Get ready for a rockin' RED HOT SUMMER!
RED HOT SUMMER TOUR is thrilled to announce a spectacular line-up for their massive outdoor shows.
The nex..
Check out latest films, Hollywood blockbusters and independent films
There is nothing quite like watching a good movie on a big screen with big sound.
Film reviews from Switch, imdb..
EVERYONE'S FAVOURITE LOVE AFFAIR THE ST. ALi ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS SPRING!
Presented by Palace the 2025 ST. ALi Italian Film Festival's annual Spring escape to Italy is o..
"TRON: Ares" follows a highly sophisticated Program Ares who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission marking humankind's first encounter with A.I. beings...
The Boulevard Market is held every Thursday from 8am to 2pm in front of Quest Canberra City Walk, Canberra.
The small market has exotic jams, farm fresh vegetables, flowering plants and..
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