Focus
National collections
The Capital's Collections
Australia's Story, in One Day
Canberra holds the national institutions — the museums, galleries and archives that belong to the whole country — within a few kilometres of Lake Burley Griffin. The Australian War Memorial is among the most visited and most admired museums in Australia, and its Last Post Ceremony at dusk is one of the most moving things you can do in the capital. Nearby sit the National Gallery, the National Museum, the National Portrait Gallery, the National Library and, for families, Questacon.
Seeing them all in a day is too much; seeing the right ones well is the trick. Our guided day anchors on the War Memorial and the National Gallery, then gives your group a choice for the afternoon — democracy at Old Parliament House, portraits, or hands-on science at Questacon — before returning for the Last Post. General entry to most institutions is free.
How Cooee runs Canberra tours
Cooee Tours arranges Canberra experiences through trusted, professionally accredited local operators. We coordinate your booking, itinerary and support end to end; the day itself is delivered on the ground by our vetted ACT partners. Inclusions, vehicles and guides are confirmed in writing at the time of booking.