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National Museum of AustraliavsNational Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA)
Both National Museum of Australia and National Film and Sound Archive of Australia are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, National Museum of Australia is preferred by most reviewers compared to National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. National Museum of Australia comes in at #2 in Canberra with accolades from 4 sources like Fodor's, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
National Museum of Australia
Frommer's
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula, Canberra 2600
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"If you visit only one museum in Australia, make it this one." Full review
"Highlights... the key people, events, and issues that shaped and influenced the nation." Full review
2 Stars
"The National Museum of Australia explores the history of Australia, whether it's going back 50,000 years, harking back to the colony's beginnings in 1788 or to the Olympic games in 2000." Full review
Top choice
"Exhibits focus on environmental change, Indigenous culture, national Australian icons and much more." Full review
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA)
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
McCoy Circuit, Canberra
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"A gorgeous Art Deco building that... is reputedly the most haunted building in Canberra." Full review
"This museum displays Australia's audio-visual cultural history." Full review
"This archive preserves Australian moving-picture and sound recordings." Full review