Australia is home to some of the oldest living cultures in the world. Learn all about the first Australians—the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders—on a special guided tour of the National Museum of Australia. The First Australians Tour runs daily, and is led by highly knowledgeable staff, who will tell the stories behind the artifacts on display. Get the most out of your museum visit on this informative tour.
Includes entry to the museum and the special guided tour
Learn more about the displays from expert guides
Gain a deeper understanding of modern Australia through its past
Book ahead to save time
What's Included
First Australians Tour
The listed price does not include a parking fee, payable at the time of arrival to the Museum car park.
Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Start time
03:00 PM
What To Expect
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stroller accessible
Present your either printed or electronic voucher (e-vouchers) with photo ID to matching the booking name in exchange for your activity. Without proof of purchase and photo ID, the Museum reserves the right to charge visitors for the cost of the tour per person.
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
On arrival proceed to the Information Hub to redeem your voucher
Wheelchairs, prams and motorised scooters are available for hire from the Information Desk
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
We were unlucky to have a guide that spoke to fast and to low although we told him. The guide used unneccesary time in the ordinary museum instead of concentrating on first nation People.
Truly Phenomenal!
Antawn_K, Jan 2024
Fantastic! Alphie (Not sure if I’m spelling it right), was AMAZING!! He was so passionate, friendly and informative. The hour felt like 10 minutes. I wish there was a 2 hour option lol.
Separately, the museum staff was FANTASTIC and it was truly an outstanding experience. I would most definitely recommend this tour. I’ve actually went to the museum on my own and there’s something about having someone expanding on what you read on the exhibits.
Don’t miss this one
Robert_B, Feb 2023
Jacob is a great, well-informed guide on past and present Aboriginal issues in Australia. He explained many important aspects about the displays which might have lost their significance without the background he provided.
In such a short amount of time, visitors will understand so much more about Australia’s past and current social fabric.
Great tour bev]cause of the perfect guide.
Bernardes_M, Dec 2022
The guide (Nick) was een very well informed, enthusiast guide en showed us the most important things en told stories we couldn’t heave known if he had not told these stories.
USA, learn from Australia
Roslyn_J, Dec 2022
The United States should take a lesson on how to respect and revere the first inhabitants of the land. I learned a lot about how a nation can integrate yet honor the First Nations.
A visit with friends to learn more
Barbara_N, Nov 2022
The First Australian guide who was excellent, very informed and welcoming 👍 We leant a great deal about our Australian Indigenous history and culture 😊
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