Tag: History
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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
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Marulan New South Wales Australia
Marulan New South Wales Australia The small town of Marulan can be found on the Hume Highway between Canberra and Sydney. Although the highway bypasses the town, it’s worth a stop to see the historic buildings, have a break and enjoy a coffee at one of several cafes in town. Historic Buildings Most of the… Read more