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Summer 2016–17 Canberra’s sensational summer The season is right for a short break to the capital! Soak up the sunshine, blue sky and indulgent treats before taking in blockbuster exhibitions, world-class sporting events and a jam-packed calendar of summer events. TAKE IT ALL IN EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS For the first time in history, some Rise early and take to the skies of the world’s greatest treasures in a hot-air balloon as the early from the Palace of Versailles are in morning sun fills the valley and Australia for an epic exhibition, lakes with soft morning light. exclusive to Canberra. Embodying Enjoy the serenity as you drift above the opulence, luxury and beauty of Canberra, sealing the experience a period central French history, with a Champagne breakfast just Versailles: Treasures from the Palace as the rest of the city is starting to at the National Gallery of Australia come alive. is not to be missed. Take advantage of the capital’s Across the lake you will find the fabulous weather by hiring a bike National Museum of Australia’s or segway and riding around Lake major international exhibition, Burley Griffin. Hire a kayak, surf ski A History Of The World In 100 or canoe and explore the lake or do Objects From The British Museum. the ‘bridge to bridge’ walk around This exhibition explores the history the inner basin, stopping off at of humanity from two million years attractions along the way. ago until the present. Summer is the season for outdoor cinema in the national capital. Catch latest releases, children’s movies and classic films in the beautiful surrounds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens’ Sunset Cinema. The Ben & Jerry’s Openair Cinemas is also a crowd favourite, returning to the Patrick White Lawns by the National Library of Australia. Left: Australia Day in the Park. Photo: Events ACT Front cover: Australia Day Fireworks Spectacular Braddon precinct TREAT YOURSELF CELEBRATE After all that fresh summer air Celebrate Australia Day in the you’ll have earned a little indulgence Australian capital. On 26 January and Canberra’s red-hot food and Australia Day in the Park starts early wine scene is sure to impress. with the Great Aussie Day Breakfast Refuel in the inner-city foodie and loads of fun for the whole family, precincts of Braddon, NewActon as well as the National Flag Raising and the Kingston Foreshore — and Citizenship Ceremony. where you’ll find a delicious Don’t miss the Australia Day combination of hipster coffee shops, Fireworks Spectacular finale on innovative cafes and award-winning Lake Burley Griffin — there's no restaurants — or spend the day better way to end Australia Day sampling the region’s cool climate with your family and friends. wines, with more than 30 cellar doors located within 35 minutes drive of Canberra. T20 PM's XI v Sri Lanka CHEER YOUR TEAM GET FESTIVE Be in the crowd when the Central Summer is a season for festivals Coast Mariners take on Adelaide and celebrations. Australia’s United. Head to GIO Stadium ultimate car show, Summernats Car Canberra for the second Canberra Festival is a spectator’s paradise. match of the season that will see Catch street machines, show cars, the Central Coast Mariners take on traders’ pavilions, live bands, the the reigning Hyundai A-League Kids’ Zone and more. Celebrate champions in what will be a Christmas In The City with a giant blockbuster match. Christmas tree and a brand new series of food, drinks, music, Be at Manuka Oval this summer to handcrafted and arts markets and see Australia take on New Zealand entertainment. Experience a taste in a thrilling One Day International. of the world as Canberra's Manuka Oval will also host a T20 multicultural communities fixture between the Prime Minister’s showcase their cultures through XI and Sri Lanka in February, an food and performance at the exciting annual Canberra fixture. National Multicultural Festival. What’s on throughout summer Burns family portrait, 2007 by Kristin Headlam. Collection of Hermina Burns. THE POPULAR PLAY UP AIS TOURS PET SHOW MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL PORTRAIT AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT GALLERY DEMOCRACY AT OLD Come on tour to see PARLIAMENT HOUSE The Popular Pet Show where many of our top will express the joy and Curated for, with and by athletes prepared for warmth that many of us children, this fabulous the Rio 2016 Olympics derive from our animal space allows children to — you might even companions, and will stand up, dress up, make catch some of them celebrate their trusting, up, think up and step up. training for their unpretentious ways. moadoph.gov.au next competition. 02 6270 8222 portrait.gov.au experienceais.com.au/ 02 6102 7000 visit-ais/tours 02 6214 1010 Ranger guided walks at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve RANGER GUIDED DRESS CODE: EMPIRE FOR COUNTRY, WALKS MUSEUM OF FOR NATION TIDBINBILLA AUSTRALIAN AUSTRALIAN NATURE RESERVE DEMOCRACY AT OLD WAR MEMORIAL Don't miss your chance PARLIAMENT HOUSE Aboriginal and Torres to see Australian An old coat rescued. Strait Islander stories of wildlife, including Sir Edmund Barton military service in times of kangaroos, platypus, revealed. Discover an war and peace are told in wombats and more, intriguing tale of power, this new exhibition at the in this beautiful natural prestige and Australia’s Australian War Memorial. environment. changing ties to Britain. For Country, for Nation tidbinbilla.act.gov.au moadoph.gov.au highlights these stories 02 6205 1233 02 6270 8222 and explores themes of remembrance through family histories, objects, art, and photographs. awm.gov.au 02 6243 4211 Middle East display, Australian War Memorial KEEPER TALKS ICONIC AUSTRALIAN MIDDLE EAST DISPLAY NATIONAL ZOO & HOUSES AUSTRALIAN WAR AQUARIUM NATIONAL ARCHIVES MEMORIAL Learn about the wide OF AUSTRALIA A new permanent display range of native and A behind-the-scenes that expands the story of exotic animals, exploration of 30 of the Australia’s involvement in including lions, most important conflicts in the Middle East penguins and meerkats, Australian homes of the is now open at the which call the National past 60 years. Vivid Australian War Memorial. Zoo & Aquarium home. photography, rich The display includes Keeper Talks take place illustrations, 3D models hundreds of items from on weekends and and interviews look the Memorial’s collection school holidays. beyond the physical and on loan from current nationalzoo.com.au structures to tell the and former Australian 02 6287 8400 story of how good design Defence Force personnel. can enrich lifestyle. awm.gov.au naa.gov.au 02 6243 4211 02 6212 3600 National Portrait Gallery KSPACE TOUR: COLLECTION GO ON AN ADVENTURE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF HIGHLIGHTS AT THE MINT AUSTRALIA NATIONAL PORTRAIT ROYAL AUSTRALIAN Create your own GALLERY MINT time-travelling robot Explore the National Collect the special and blast to the past in Portrait Gallery My Visit to the Mint activity Kspace, an interactive Collection and the booklet this summer and adventure game for kids building on this free go on an adventure to aged 5-12 years. daily highlights tour. learn how all of Session times vary. Meet some of the most Australia’s circulating nma.gov.au/kspace interesting people in the coins are made! 1800 026 132 collection and learn ramint.gov.au about the building. 02 6202 6999 portrait.gov.au 02 6102 7000 National Dinosaur Museum FACE UP IN ROLL OF HONOUR MUSEUM TOURS KING’S HALL PROJECTIONS NATIONAL DINOSAUR MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIAN WAR MUSEUM AUSTRALIAN MEMORIAL Bring your camera, your DEMOCRACY AT OLD Explore the First World friends and those burning PARLIAMENT HOUSE War galleries. At night dinosaur questions for a Join the democratic see the names of those fun and educational journey chorus and vote for who gave their lives back in time. Tours run what matters to you projected onto the every weekend and during by projecting your Memorial. Check the ACT/NSW school holidays. selfie onto the walls website for the nationaldinosaurmuseum. of King’s Hall. name schedule. com.au moadoph.gov.au awm.gov.au 02 6230 2655 02 6270 8222 02 6243 4211 Treasures Gallery, National Library of Australia MAGNA CARTA: TREASURES GALLERY THE FOUNDATION AN AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL LIBRARY COLLECTION STORY OF AUSTRALIA CANBERRA MUSEUM MUSEUM OF Browse new additions AND GALLERY AUSTRALIAN when you come face to The collection features DEMOCRACY AT OLD works on display from PARLIAMENT HOUSE face with some of the Library’s greatest the Nolan Collection by How do the movie treasures and eminent Australian The Castle, the Yirrkala Australia’s best artist, Sir Sidney Nolan. Bark Petitions and known stories. This significant collection Albert Langer relate to nla.gov.au was donated to the people Magna Carta? Find out 02 6262 1111 of Australia in 1974 and and explore the history includes works from the from an Australian Kelly series, the Burke perspective. and Wills expedition, moadoph.gov.au Under the pier and more. 02 6270 8222 cmag.com.au 02 6207 3968 National Gallery of Australia MEMORY OF THE NATIONAL GALLERY THE SELL WORLD IN CANBERRA OF AUSTRALIA NATIONAL LIBRARY CANBERRA MUSEUM TALKS AND OF AUSTRALIA AND GALLERY WORKSHOPS Step back in time, into Discover the rich NATIONAL GALLERY the advertisements of documentary heritage OF AUSTRALIA Australia's past. The Sell held in Canberra’s The National Gallery showcases rich collections premier cultural of Australia has an of Australian advertising institutions and the extensive program of and explores the messages contribution made to talks and workshops behind iconic and long the UNESCO Australian where you can learn forgotten ads. 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