The national museum of Australia claims to explore the land, nation and people of Australia, seems like it’s a genuine claim since its set to receive 500,000th school student visitors today itself! Location: Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula, Canberra Acton Opening Hours: 9am – 5pm, Monday – Sunday every day except Christmas Day Fee: General admission to the Museum is free. Most national and international temporary exhibitions and some special programs have an admission charge. Museum Acting Director Suzy Nethercott-Watson said: Its education programs help students to better understand and appreciate Australia’s history, cultures and environment. Students are encouraged to get hands-on with history through activities which link directly to their school curriculum and are both educational and enjoyable,