Timeline
10:00
Arrive at the Classics Museum right as it opens for the day. Spend the first hour wandering the A.D. Hope building to see the ancient Greek and Roman artefacts and the anthropological displays on Indigenous Australian and Pacific island cultures. It is quietest in the morning before the midday rush.
11:30
Walk 19 minutes west to the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Grab a simple snack or coffee at Pollen Cafe, which is nestled among the trees and open daily. The surrounding rainforest-like setting provides a peaceful break from the museum's interior.
12:00
Head back toward the city centre and walk 11 minutes to Rebel Rebel. This is the ideal spot for a late lunch. The venue features a gorgeous 50-seat room with angular beams of recycled timber. Order from the modern Australian dining menu and enjoy a glass of wine from their selection starting at $13.
Local tip
The museum is free but only open Monday to Friday. If you visit on a public holiday, check the route to find alternative daytime activities as the museum will be closed.
Check before you go
- The Classics Museum is open Monday to Friday except public holidays.
- Pollen Cafe is open daily.
- Rebel Rebel is open Mon–Wed from 5PM and Thu–Sun from noon. For a lunch visit, ensure you are there by noon on Thursday through Sunday, or after 5PM on Monday through Wednesday.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Canberra (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).