Museum Highlights Tour | 1pm daily
Overview
National Museum of Australia – Daily Guided Tours
Explore the National Museum of Australia with one of our expert-led daily tours. Each experience brings the Museum’s stories, objects and architecture to life, with non‑English tours available on request.
Museum Highlights Tour – 1pm
A great introduction to the Museum’s major galleries. Discover key objects and the stories behind them—perfect if you’re short on time.
Building & Architecture Tour – 10am
Uncover the hidden meanings, design features and symbolism of the Museum’s unique building and landscape. Some outdoor walking; wear suitable footwear.
First Australians Tour – 3pm
Experience the history, culture and connection to Country of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, focusing on the First Australians gallery. For language support, email [email protected].
What's Included
- Museum Highlight Tour
- The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of arrival to the Museum car park.
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
Lawson Crescent
Acton ACT 2601, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- On arrival proceed to the Information Hub to redeem your voucher
- Present your either printed or electronic voucher (e-vouchers) with photo ID to matching the booking name in exchange for your activity. Without proof of purchase and photo ID, the Museum reserves the right to charge visitors for the cost of the tour per person.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchairs, prams and motorised scooters are available for hire from the Information Desk
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Museum Highlights Tour | 1pm daily?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- Museum Highlight Tour.
- The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of arrival to the Museum car park.
- Food and drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Museum Highlights Tour | 1pm daily is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Museum Highlights Tour | 1pm daily will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Museum Highlight Tour
- The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of arrival to the Museum car park.
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- On arrival proceed to the Information Hub to redeem your voucher
- Present your either printed or electronic voucher (e-vouchers) with photo ID to matching the booking name in exchange for your activity. Without proof of purchase and photo ID, the Museum reserves the right to charge visitors for the cost of the tour per person.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchairs, prams and motorised scooters are available for hire from the Information Desk
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
