Parliament House, Canberra
Parliament House
A parliament house built into Capital Hill, whose 81-metre stainless steel flagpole is a landmark. Visitors can tour the chambers for free and walk up the grassy roof.
Completed in 1988 and designed by architect Giurgola, Parliament House is built into a hill. Its grassy roof is open to the public and overlooks Lake Burley Griffin and the Parliamentary Triangle. You can visit the Great Hall, the chambers of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and the art collection for free, with free guided tours daily. During sitting weeks, you can book a place to watch Question Time. Opening hours are about 9:00 to 17:00, and security screening is required. Take a bus from the city center for about 15 minutes. There is paid underground parking.
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Old Parliament House (Museum of Australian Democracy)
- Questacon
- National Portrait Gallery
- National Library of Australia
- National Gallery of Australia
- High Court of Australia
- National Museum of Australia
- Captain Cook Memorial Jet