The Chapel - National Museum of Australia
A lovely chapel at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra with a 4.2 rating across 13 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Chapel sits at the National Museum of Australia on Lennox Crossing in Acton, near central Canberra on the Acton Peninsula. With 13 reviews behind its 4.2 rating, it's a well-regarded spot.
The appeal is a lovely, distinctive feature at a leading national institution — a chapel within the National Museum of Australia, a genuine highlight for a pause, a photo or a moment of calm as part of a visit to one of the capital's celebrated museums on the lovely lakeside peninsula. Its setting makes it a rewarding cultural stop.
Museum access, programs and opening hours change over time. To make the most of your visit, it's worth checking the current details directly with the museum before you go.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- TuesdayToday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 60
- Popularity
- 35
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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