things to do with kids in Canberra
Australia's capital is packed with free national institutions and family-friendly attractions. Questacon alone is worth the trip, and the wide open spaces make it easy to let kids run.
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museum & learning
Questacon
$$the national science and technology centre with six galleries of interactive exhibits, a free-fall slide, and earthquake simulator.
National Dinosaur Museum
$$full-size dinosaur replicas, fossils, and animatronics. the outdoor dinosaur garden is a hit with younger kids.
Australian War Memorial
freefree national memorial and museum. the aircraft hall and discovery zone are particularly engaging for kids.
National Museum of Australia
freefree museum with Kspace (an interactive digital experience for kids) and the Garden of Australian Dreams.
Royal Australian Mint
freefree self-guided tour to watch coins being made. kids can press their own coin as a souvenir.
Parliament House
freefree tours and a rooftop walk with views across the parliamentary triangle. question time is open to visitors.
nature & animals
National Zoo & Aquarium
$$$Australia's only combined zoo and aquarium with big cats, bears, and behind-the-scenes encounter experiences.
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve
$spot kangaroos, platypus, and koalas in the wild on easy walking trails. ranger programs run on weekends.
outdoor
Lake Burley Griffin cycling
freehire bikes and ride the 28km lakeside loop. pedal boats and kayaks available near Commonwealth Park.
attraction
Cockington Green Gardens
$$miniature village with tiny buildings from around the world, a miniature steam train ride, and landscaped gardens.
free things to do in Canberra
- •Australian War Memorial — Campbell
- •National Museum of Australia — Acton
- •Lake Burley Griffin cycling — Parkes
- •Royal Australian Mint — Deakin
- •Parliament House — Capital Hill
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