The National Archives welcomes all visitors. The galleries in our Canberra building, known as East Block, feature exhibitions that highlight many treasures held in our collection.

These galleries are open from 9.00am to 5.00pm every day except Christmas and Good Friday. Entry is free.

The National Archives' street address in Canberra is Queen Victoria Terrace, Parkes ACT, near to Parliament House and Old Parliament House. You can see a map of our location (PDF 112kb).

Public transport

ACTION buses 2, 3 and 6 stop close to East Block. Phone 13 17 10 or visit the ACTION website for more information.

The National Archives has reading rooms in Canberra and each state and territory capital.

For current opening hours, contact details and location maps of each reading room, see our fact sheet on addresses and hours of opening. Reading rooms are closed on public holidays.

If you wish to view records in any of our reading rooms, see the page on visiting our reading rooms.