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