Explore cinema history at National Film and Sound Archive
Canberra, Australia • 
Popular
Popular
Best months to visit
Jan, Dec
13°C – 28°C, warm and dry with little humidity, making it ideal for outdoor activities, high crowds, peak season
13°C – 28°C, warm and dry with little humidity, making it ideal for outdoor activities, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
No
Fully wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
Fully wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
Value for money
Medium
Free entry but paid events affect the overall value.
Free entry but paid events affect the overall value.
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Reviews from other travelers
Summarised by AI
Wonderful Exhibits
Couples loved the touch-screen tech. Engaging and informative. A great date!
Excellent Cinema
The Arc Cinema is a must. Comfortable seating, great sound. Perfect for couples.
Nostalgic Displays
Travelers found the displays wonderful. The Art Deco building is beautiful.
Small Exhibition
Visitors felt the permanent exhibits were too small. A quick visit if not attending a screening.
Limited Content
Some couples felt the permanent displays were less extensive than expected.
Booking Fees
Couples noted the extra booking fees for screenings. Can add up quickly.
How to book
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Hours of operation
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
In-depth experience
May contain spoilers
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When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
HIGH
12-27°C
Early summer with warm temperatures and moderate rainfall.
Early summer with warm temperatures and moderate rainfall.
Open
Potential for higher demand; advance booking recommended.
Potential for higher demand; advance booking recommended.
Recommended
December's warm weather and festive season attract more visitors; plan ahead to ensure availability at the NFSA.
December's warm weather and festive season attract more visitors; plan ahead to ensure availability at the NFSA.
January
HIGH
13-28°C
Warm and dry with little humidity, making it ideal for outdoor activities.
Warm and dry with little humidity, making it ideal for outdoor activities.
Open
No significant restrictions; however, booking in advance is recommended due to high demand.
No significant restrictions; however, booking in advance is recommended due to high demand.
Recommended
January offers warm temperatures and is part of the peak tourist season. It's advisable to book accommodations and tickets in advance.
January offers warm temperatures and is part of the peak tourist season. It's advisable to book accommodations and tickets in advance.
February
MEDIUM
13-27°C
Warm with slightly increased rainfall compared to January.
Warm with slightly increased rainfall compared to January.
Open
No significant restrictions; more availability compared to January.
No significant restrictions; more availability compared to January.
Recommended
February remains warm with moderate crowds, offering a balance between favorable weather and accessibility.
February remains warm with moderate crowds, offering a balance between favorable weather and accessibility.
March
LOW
11-25°C
Mild temperatures with decreasing rainfall; a pleasant transition into autumn.
Mild temperatures with decreasing rainfall; a pleasant transition into autumn.
Open
No significant restrictions; ample availability.
No significant restrictions; ample availability.
Recommended
March offers comfortable weather and lower crowd levels, making it an excellent time to visit.
March offers comfortable weather and lower crowd levels, making it an excellent time to visit.
How to get there
Bus
Recommended
Bus Route 53 stops on Liversidge Street near the NFSA. Rapid Route 6 (R6) has a stop at London Circuit, followed by a 600-meter walk.
Metro
Recommended
The Canberra Metro light rail's Alinga Street station is a 15-20 minute walk to the NFSA.
Taxi
Recommended
Taxis and ride-sharing services have drop-off points on McCoy Circuit and Liversidge Street.
Bike
The area around the NFSA is well-serviced by cycle paths, including the Lake Burley Griffin loop.
Car
Paid visitor parking is available on-site between McCoy Circuit and Ellery Crescent. Limited free street parking is available on Liversidge Street.
Shuttle
The free Culture Loop shuttle bus stops at NewActon, within walking distance of the NFSA.
Walking
The NFSA is within walking distance from the Canberra city center and the NewActon precinct.
Additional info
Here's what you need to know about this experience
Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Stairs Present
Seating Available
Flat Terrain
Hiking Required
Elevator Available
Mobility Scooter Friendly
Ramps Available
Pregnancy
Suitable for pregnancy
Allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets not allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required