Things To See

Australian Capital Territory

Ngunawal & Ngarigo Country

The Shine Dome

The Shine Dome

Home of the Australian Academy of Science, it was founded in 1954 by a group of distinguished Australians, including Australian Fellows of the Royal Society of London. It is an independent body, but it has government endorsement.

The Academy's objective is to promote science and science education through a range of activities. It has defined four major program areas:

  • recognition of outstanding contributions to science
  • education and public awareness
  • science policy
  • international relations

The Shine Dome (previously known as Becker House) is colloquially referred to as "The Martian Embassy", an allusion to its shape and the fact that as the capital of Australia, Canberra is the home of foreign embassies.


Latitude:

-35.283473

Longitude:

149.122716



A Virtual Tour of Parliament House
A Virtual Tour of Parliament House

Parliament House is one of Australia's most recognizable landmarks.

Canberra CBD from Mount Ainsley lookout, with Lake Burley Griffith in the background.
The Heart of Australia

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is a hidden gem in the heart of Australia, home to the government's capital city Canberra, which offers much more than just being a hub for politics.

Aboriginal Embassy
Aboriginal Embassy - Canberra

The Aboriginal Tent Embassy is a permanent protest occupation site representing the political rights of Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people.

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