We had a quick trip to Canberra over Xmas to meet up with family. While we were there, we took the opportunity to visit a few places.
The Royal Australian Mint
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The 'Holey Dollar' |
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From blanks to currency |
Questacon Science Museum
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Steal the jewel without the sensor going off |
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Balance platform |
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Simple machines |
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Tides |
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Tectonic plates |
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Making a tsunami |
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A periodic table wall. |
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Smoke signals |
Museum of Australian Democracy (old Parliament House)
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House of Representatives Chamber |
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Prime Ministers Office until this Parliament House closed in 1988. |
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Learning about current and former Prime Ministers |
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In the Speaker's Chair |
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This was a 'spy hole' from the Prime Minister's secretary's office into the PM's office :) |
National Film and Sound Archive
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It's housed in the most gorgeous art-deco building! |
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Being a projectionist |
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Fractured Heart - Interactive sound and light sculpture based on Goyte's song |
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Creating sound effects |
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History of Australian film and music |