Canberra is the capital of Australia and it has a significant history. Before European settlement occurred in the region the place was inhabited by the Walagalu tribes and the Ngunnawal tribes. The European settlements occurred in the region around 1820. In the 19th century there was a significant growth in the number of European travelers. Canberra covers a total area of 805.6 square kilometers and its highest point is Mount Majura. There is an extensive bush land at Canberra. One of the important rivers flowing through Canberra is Molonglo and it is one of the great rivers. There is a moderate climate in Canberra . Within Canberra one of the important locations is the National Museum of Australia , Canberra.
National Museum of Australia , Canberra was set up by the National Museum of Australia Act 1980. There was no permanent abode for the Museum and it only had a formal beginning in 2001. I t was one of the best places where you can witness the social history of Canberra.
National Museum of Australia ,Canberra showcases 50000 years of heritage. In the museum is one of the largest collection of Aboriginal bark paintings and a number of stone tools. There is also travel exhibition on different subjects which ranges from the surf life savers and the bushrangers. National Museum of Australia in Canberra has a Centre for Historical Research and it take a scientific approach to history. In the museum there is a forum where debates are held about Australia's past, its present and it its future.
On Canberra Tours you must visit the museum because you get a chance to witness the latest use of technology which has provided it an international status..
Tours to Canberra are always memorable because you get to visit a place which has been named the best tourist attraction in Australia. The Museum is situated on the Acton Peninsula and is situated near to the Australian National University.
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