Australian National University Classics Museum — Local services in District of Canberra Central

Hidden gem if you’re interested in ancient history and archaeology. It’s a bit difficult to find as when I visited in December 2023, the AD Hope Building was under renovation, find the sign that says Melville Hall from outside on the east side of the building and enter through there, and you should pop straight into the museum area. Although, don’t expect the museum to be anything like the Chau Chak Wing Museum in Sydney, as this museum doesn’t have dedicated museum staff and attached are offices for university staff and students often pass through. You may be the only visitors for hours, but that being said, quite a lot of interesting things from Rome, Greece and some Pacific stuff...

I was really excited to travel all the way from interstate to visit this "museum". Honestly, I expected much more since I had read that it was being utilised as a teaching myseum for its tertiary students. I think the word 'museum' is very loosely used. It should be called a 'collection' of artifacts as the space is very small and to be honest, there are not many artifacts to look at... Unfortunately it does not compare to either the Classics Museum at Macquarie University or the Nicholson Museum at Sydney...

Once you find your way into the correct room of the correct building: small collection of fascinating artifacts. Little information is provided on their history, but the items are dated and grouped by type. Visit if you have a...