Australia’s attraction is encapsulated in its vast natural beauty, unique wildlife and its valuable indigenous culture. It also home to some iconic architectural and engineering structures and highly rated works of art. If you check out World Heritage Listings at the UNESCO website and the National Heritage Listings at the Australian Heritage Office website you’ll find a comprehensive list of Australia’s significant assets. Not surprisingly, most of the World Heritage listed items are natural wonders such as the Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest, Kakadu and Cradle Mountain/Lake St Clair. You also find a rich list of significant buildings, spaces and places in the National Heritage Listings.
If you have limited time to travel around Australia to see its prestigious features, then your best bet is to check out the many museums and galleries that are located in every major city. Most capital city museums showcase Australia's natural and cultural history, whether it be through exhibitions, displays or art. And there are some unique exhibition spaces to be found that provide an insight into modern-day Australia. Some of the most popular museums and galleries worth checking out include:
* Art Gallery Gallery of NSW, Sydney, NSW – Australia’s second largest gallery with a great collection of 19th and 20th Century Australian art.
* Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Melbourne, Victoria – dedicated to all aspects of the moving image (film, television and games), this modern exhibition space showcases Australian popular culture through the visual medium. It is situated in Melbourne’s unique Federation Square.
* Australian Museum, Sydney, NSW – the oldest museum in Australia with its main focus being natural history and anthropology.
* National Museum of Australia, Canberra, ACT – the youngest of Australia’s major museums, it has as its focus Australia’s history, with a particular focus on indigenous heritage.
* Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW – one of Sydney’s most popular tourist attractions, the Powerhouse exhibits a diverse contemporary collection from the arts, technology and science.
* Questacon: the National Science and Technology Centre, Canberra, ACT – specializes in interactive science and technology exhibitions.
For a good overview of most of the museums and galleries worth going to in Australia, go to http://www.collectionsaustralia.net/.
If you have limited time to travel around Australia to see its prestigious features, then your best bet is to check out the many museums and galleries that are located in every major city. Most capital city museums showcase Australia's natural and cultural history, whether it be through exhibitions, displays or art. And there are some unique exhibition spaces to be found that provide an insight into modern-day Australia. Some of the most popular museums and galleries worth checking out include:
* Art Gallery Gallery of NSW, Sydney, NSW – Australia’s second largest gallery with a great collection of 19th and 20th Century Australian art.
* Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Melbourne, Victoria – dedicated to all aspects of the moving image (film, television and games), this modern exhibition space showcases Australian popular culture through the visual medium. It is situated in Melbourne’s unique Federation Square.
* Australian Museum, Sydney, NSW – the oldest museum in Australia with its main focus being natural history and anthropology.
* National Museum of Australia, Canberra, ACT – the youngest of Australia’s major museums, it has as its focus Australia’s history, with a particular focus on indigenous heritage.
* Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, NSW – one of Sydney’s most popular tourist attractions, the Powerhouse exhibits a diverse contemporary collection from the arts, technology and science.
* Questacon: the National Science and Technology Centre, Canberra, ACT – specializes in interactive science and technology exhibitions.
For a good overview of most of the museums and galleries worth going to in Australia, go to http://www.collectionsaustralia.net/.
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