Step into 1840s classroom at St John's Schoolhouse Museum
Canberra, Australia • INR 440 approx.• 
Underrated
Underrated
Best months to visit
Jan, Dec
13°C – 28°C, warm and dry with little humidity, high crowds, peak season
13°C – 28°C, warm and dry with little humidity, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
No
Wheelchair accessible; flat terrain; seating available.
Wheelchair accessible; flat terrain; seating available.
Value for money
High
Entry fee is low for a unique historical experience.
Entry fee is low for a unique historical experience.
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Reviews from other travelers
Summarised by AI
Historical Gem
Couples loved the step back in time. Quaint and educational, a perfect date.
Charming Setting
Visitors felt the setting was peaceful and offered a unique historical perspective.
Highly Engaging
Couples found the exhibits immersive and the guides very knowledgeable and helpful.
Limited Hours
Couples found the limited opening hours restrictive. Plan your visit carefully!
Lackluster Experience
Some couples felt the experience was too short and could have been more engaging.
Not Much
Couples felt there wasn't much to do and the experience was too short.
How to book
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Hours of operation
Monday
-
Tuesday
-
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday
-
Friday
-
Saturday
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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
12-25°C
Summer begins with warm temperatures and longer daylight hours.
Summer begins with warm temperatures and longer daylight hours.
Open
Open Wednesdays 10am-12pm; Saturdays and Sundays 2pm-4pm.
Open Wednesdays 10am-12pm; Saturdays and Sundays 2pm-4pm.
Recommended
December's warm weather and festive atmosphere attract more visitors; plan ahead for accommodations.
December's warm weather and festive atmosphere attract more visitors; plan ahead for accommodations.
January
HIGH
13-28°C
Warm and dry with little humidity.
Warm and dry with little humidity.
Open
High demand; advance booking recommended.
High demand; advance booking recommended.
Recommended
January offers warm temperatures and is part of the peak tourist season. It's advisable to book in advance due to higher prices and crowd levels.
January offers warm temperatures and is part of the peak tourist season. It's advisable to book in advance due to higher prices and crowd levels.
February
MEDIUM
13-27°C
Warm with occasional rainfall.
Warm with occasional rainfall.
Open
More availability as crowds decrease.
More availability as crowds decrease.
Recommended
February provides warm weather with fewer tourists, making it a good time to visit with better availability and standard pricing.
February provides warm weather with fewer tourists, making it a good time to visit with better availability and standard pricing.
March
LOW
11-25°C
Mild temperatures with occasional rain.
Mild temperatures with occasional rain.
Open
High availability; no significant restrictions.
High availability; no significant restrictions.
Recommended
March offers pleasant weather and low crowd levels, providing a comfortable experience with standard pricing.
March offers pleasant weather and low crowd levels, providing a comfortable experience with standard pricing.
How to get there
Bus
Recommended
Several bus routes (R3, 31, 53, 54, 55, 56, 59, 182) stop near the museum at the Anzac Park West (Constitution Ave) bus stop.
Walking
Recommended
The museum is within walking distance of Canberra city center and the Parliamentary Triangle.
Bike
The museum is accessible by bicycle, with bike racks provided on-site for secure parking.
Car
Driving to the museum is straightforward via Constitution Avenue. On-site parking is available, with additional parking along Anzac Park West.
Taxi
Taxis and ride-shares can drop off and pick up directly at the museum's address: 45 Constitution Avenue, Reid.
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