Category: Historical Museum
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Old Parliament House Canberra
Old Parliament House Canberra Only intended as a temporary home for the Australian Parliament, Old Parliament House in Canberra actually operated as the seat of government from 1928 until 1988. At this time the government move to the new Parliament House on Capital Hill. It now houses the Museum of Australian Democracy as well as… Read more
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Discover Ancient Egypt in Canberra
Discover Ancient Egypt At The National Museum of Australia in Canberra On display until 8 September 2024 at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra, Discover Ancient Egypt displays fascinating artifacts from the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden). What’s on Display Entering the museum, you are greeting by a statue of Anubis,… Read more
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Old Government House and Parramatta Park Australia
Old Government House Parramatta Australia Located on the banks of the Parramatta River, Old Government House is the oldest surviving public building in Australia. Additionally it is an important UNESCO World Heritage listed site, and one of 11 recognised convict sites that tell the story of Australia’s forced convict migration. History of Old Government House… Read more