Canberra has 4 free Lokali audio guides, led by National Museum of Australia, National Library of Australia and Questacon. The list covers 4 museums. Visiting all 4 of them at the pace most people keep would take about 5.8 hours. The furthest two sit 9 km apart, so plan on public transport between the far ends.
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Free audio guides in Canberra
Every place below has a free audio guide in 50+ languages
#11–2 hours · MuseumNational Museum of AustraliaDedicated to Australian social and cultural history from pre-colonial times to the present.
#21–2 hours · MuseumNational Library of AustraliaAustralia's national library and a major cultural institution.
#31–2 hours · MuseumQuestaconInteractive science museum designed for hands-on learning and play.
1–1.5 hours · MuseumAustralian Institute of SportTraining facility and museum celebrating Australian sporting achievement.
Planning your time
Most guides here lean towards family and history. Every guide is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded, so you can listen without roaming data.
Common questions
How many free audio guides does Lokali have for Canberra?
4. Each one is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded.
What are the top sights in Canberra?
National Museum of Australia, National Library of Australia and Questacon. The full list of 4 sights, each with its visit time and type, is on this page.
How long do you need to see Canberra?
About 5.8 hours to visit all 4 sights listed here at an unhurried pace. Most visitors pick three or four instead.
Do you need to pay for a guide in Canberra?
No. Every Lokali audio guide is free, with no ticket, tour group or subscription.
Walk Canberra with a guide in your ear
All 4 guides for Canberra, free, offline and in your language. Download them before you land.