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Canberra’s central performing arts complex, encompassing the main Canberra Theatre, the Playhouse, and the Courtyard Studio. The venue hosts a regular rotation of national and international touring productions, including ballet, musical theatre, live contemporary music, and drama.
Canberra Theatre Centre (CTC), also known as the Canberra Theatre, is the Australian Capital Territory’s central performing arts venue and Australia's first performing arts centre, the first Australian Government initiated performing arts centre to be completed. It opened on 24 June 1965 with a gala performance by the Australian Ballet.
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The Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly Building, also known as the South Building, which although may first seem like any other "government building", the building does indeed have some educational programs, and you can make a booking if you want to visit the assembly; see the website for more details.
An indoor golfing venue featuring commercial golf simulators equipped with automated tee-up systems, ball-tracking telemetry, and a library of virtual international courses. Features an on-site sports bar serving drinks and light refreshments.
CMAG
A museum and art gallery featuring works and exhibits of the local region. It includes an interesting permanent gallery on the history of Canberra and several galleries that host temporary exhibitions, generally by local artists and photographers. It also features the Sydney Nolan Collection - the works of Sir Sydney Nolan, a famous Australian artist.
A 8.5-m sculpture built to commemorate Canberra's centenary, and unveiled on 11 March 2014. The top of the base is inlaid with glass tiles and has a steel covering etched with images depicting Canberra's 100-year history and was designed by local artist Geoff Farquhar-Still. The design was inspired by the "Commencement Column" that was proposed to have been built when Canberra was founded but was never completed.
Australian Capital Territory Memorial
A war memorial erected in August 2006 to honour those from the Australian Capital Territory who served in all wars.
An iconic heritage-listed carousel featuring 52 hand-carved wooden horses and two elephants alongside a traditional mechanical organ. It operated in Melbourne from 1914, but was relocated to its current octagonal pavilion in Petrie Plaza in 1974. Rides are free daily from 1–24 December during the city's Christmas festival.