The National Museum of Australia — a recognised world class museum exploring Australia’s past, illuminating the present and imagining the future.
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Mar 9, 2025
We specifically came to Canberra just to see the Pompeii exhibition. Whilst the exhibition itself was interesting and it was full of videos to watch, I felt there wasn’t a lot of items on display. Ev…Full review by CasandraTP
Mar 8, 2025
I visited the Pompeii exhibition which I really enjoyed. The history was well presented and the Vesuvius eruption is striking. I got a $20 ticket with my student card but I think this is expensive fo…Full review by wombatdavid
Mar 6, 2025
Pompeii exhibition Visited Canberra for the Pompeii exhibition. Smaller than we expected, yet still riveting. The layout was logical and very informative. The simulation of the eruption was reall…Full review by Michelle B
At least two hours. On several occasions we have spent a whole day there, including having lunch at the lovely cafe (with its superb view of the lake) and taking a walk around the grounds.
Would a 5 year old and 2.5 year old find the museum interesting?
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No I wouldn't think that a child of 2.5 would be interested, give it a couple more years so can better take it in and appreciate it. Thanks for your question S.T.C
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