Other sights in Canberra
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National Science & Technology Centre
The hands-on National Science & Technology Centre is a child magnet, with its lively, educational and just-plain-fun interactive science and technology exhibits. Kids can explore the physics of sport, athletics and fun parks, cause tsunamis and take shelter from cyclones and earthquakes. Exciting science shows, presentations and puppet shows are included in the admission price.
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Drill Hall Gallery
Drop into the Drill Hall Gallery to see special exhibitions and paintings from the Australian National University's art collection; a permanent fixture is the near-phosphorescent hue of Sidney Nolan’s Riverbend. Collect the ANU Sculpture Walk brochure for a fine-arts appreciation of the university grounds.
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Papua New Guinea High Commission
Several of Canberra’s 80-odd diplomatic missions are architecturally interesting and periodically open to the public. The Papua New Guinea high commission resembles a haus tamberan (spirit house) from the Sepik region and has a cultural display.
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Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet
Built in 1970 to mark the bicentenary of Cook’s landfall, the Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet flings a 6-tonne column of water up to 147m into the air, and sometimes gives free showers, despite its automatic switch-off in strong winds.
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Thai Embassy
Several of Canberra’s 80-odd diplomatic missions are architecturally interesting and periodically open to the public. The Thai embassy, with its pointy orange-tiled roof, is reminiscent of Bangkok temples.
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Government House
While it is not open to the public, you can sneak a peek through the gates of the governor-general’s official residence, Government House. Scrivener Dam lookout gives a good view of it.
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Blundells' Cottage
East of the Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet is the stone-and-slab Blundells’ Cottage, built in 1860 to house workers on the surrounding estate and now a reminder of the area’s early farming history.
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Lodge
While it is not open to the public, you can sneak a peek through the gates of the prime minister’s official residence, the Lodge. Scrivener Dam lookout gives a good view of it.
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CSIRO Discovery
You can take a look at some technology and learn about Australian innovative scientific research – such as gene technology and climate research – at CSIRO Discovery.
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Telstra Tower
BlackMountain (812m), northwest of the city, is topped by the 195m-high Telstra Tower, which has a great vista from 66m up its shaft.
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St John’s Schoolhouse Museum
Adjoining the Church of St John the Baptist is the St John’s Schoolhouse Museum, which houses memorabilia from Canberra’s first school.
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Canberra Bicycle Museum
The Canberra Bicycle Museum has an astonishing collection of old clankers including a penny farthing and the aptly named Boneshaker.
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Australian-American Memorial
The 79m-tall Australian-American Memorial, a pillar topped by an eagle, recognises US support for Australia during WWII.
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Church of St John the Baptist
The Church of St John the Baptist was finished in 1845, its stained-glass windows donated by pioneer families.
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National Capital Exhibition
The National Capital Exhibition, close to the Captain Cook Memorial Water Jet, displays the city’s history.
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Merry-go-round
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