--- description: "National Museum of Australia parking: $4.40 per hour or $18 per day weekdays, free on weekends and public holidays, with accessible spaces 40 metres away." title: Parking Near National Museum of Australia, Canberra | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-museum-ee919440.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near National Museum of Australia, Canberra Landmark Parking · Canberra, Australian Capital Territory · National Museum of Australia Published 8 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 1 Lawson Crescent, City ACT 2601 [Airport Parking (CBR)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/au/act/cbr) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/au/act/canberra) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/au/act/canberra) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/au/act/canberra) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/canberra) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/act/canberra) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/au/act/canberra) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/au/act/canberra) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/au/act/canberra) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/au/act/canberra) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/au/act/canberra) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/au/act/canberra) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/au/act/canberra) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/au/act/canberra) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/au/act/canberra) Where Can I Park for the National Museum of Australia? The most direct option is visitor parking at 1 Lawson Crescent. On weekdays, it costs $4.40 per hour or $18 per day from 8.30am to 5pm. Parking is free on weekends and public holidays. The site also has seven accessible spaces and four pram spaces, located 40 metres from the main entrance. Listen to article 5:22 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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## Parking Near Canberra [Secure Parking at One City Hill, Canberra City ACT $7.00/hr 860 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/act/canberra-city/secure-parking-at-one-city-hill-canberra-city-act-92273) [NISHI Car Park Canberra CBD – Secure & 24/7 Covered Parking $5.00/hr 900 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/act/canberra/nishi-car-park-canberra-cbd-secure-247-covered-par-93005) [New Acton Precinct Car Park in Canberra CBD $5.00/hr 900 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/act/canberra/new-acton-precinct-car-park-in-canberra-cbd-93008) [Wanted: Private Parking Space in Acton, ACT - $350/month $350.00/mo 910 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/act/acton/wanted-private-parking-space-acton-act-350month-88540) [Secure 24/7 Covered Parking in New Acton, ACT $380.00/mo 910 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/act/new-acton/secure-247-covered-parking-new-acton-act-89269) [Secure Indoor Lot Parking in City, ACT - 24/7 Access $26.00/day 910 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/act/city/secure-indoor-lot-parking-in-city-act-247-access-94150) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![The exterior of a museum building](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-museum-ee919440.webp) The exterior of a museum building Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@julius-weidenauer-296473414) / Julius Weidenauer ## Parking at the National Museum of Australia on Lawson Crescent The National Museum of Australia has visitor parking at its 1 Lawson Crescent site, making the museum car park the most direct choice for drivers. Parking costs $4.40 per hour or $18 per day on weekdays, with fees applying from 8.30am to 5pm (nma.gov.au). The museum provides seven accessible parking spaces for visitors with the required permit and four spaces for visitors with prams. These spaces are 40 metres from the main entrance (nma.gov.au). Motorbikes and vehicles using limited mobility spaces park free, while the standard visitor tariff applies to other weekday parking (nma.gov.au). ## Weekday Parking Pressure Around the Museum and Lawson Crescent Weekday visits are the main time to allow for paid parking at the site, because the museum charges between 8.30am and 5pm from Monday to Friday (nma.gov.au). Weekend and public-holiday visits have a different parking arrangement, with visitor parking free on those days (nma.gov.au). Public holidays also bring [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) at the museum, while limited mobility spaces and motorbike parking remain free at all times (nma.gov.au). Drivers arriving for a busy museum day can use the weekday hourly tariff when a shorter visit is planned, or the daily rate for a longer stay (nma.gov.au). Show map of Canberra ## Other Named Parking Near the National Museum of Australia [Wilson Parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/wilson-parking-review-pros-cons-summary-services) lists parking for the attraction at Phillip Law, with rates from $5 (wilsonparking.com.au). This gives drivers an alternative operator and a named nearby area to consider when the museum’s own spaces are unsuitable. The museum’s official access information identifies accessible parking close to the entrance, including seven spaces for visitors with the required permit and four spaces for visitors with prams (nma.gov.au). Weekend and public-holiday parking at the museum is free, so those periods provide the clearest official free option for visitors who can use the on-site spaces (nma.gov.au). ## Parksy Parking Spaces Around Canberra City and New Acton Parksy lists Secure Parking at One City Hill, 860 metres from the site, at $7 an hour. The NISHI car park and the New Acton Precinct Car Park are each 900 metres away and priced at $5 an hour. For longer stays, Parksy lists a private parking space in Acton, 910 metres away, at $350 a month, alongside secure covered parking in New Acton at $380 a month. A secure indoor lot in City is also 910 metres away and costs $26 a day. ## Rail and Walking Routes to the Museum From Canberra Stations The site is at 1 Lawson Crescent, City ACT 2601, in Canberra. Drivers who prefer to leave the car outside the immediate museum area can combine parking in Canberra City or New Acton with a walk to the riverfront museum precinct. Canberra’s central rail access is not served by a conventional passenger railway station next to the museum, so the listed Parksy spaces are positioned for a final walk rather than a station interchange. The NMA address remains the useful destination point for mapping the walking approach from nearby city parking. 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Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park for the National Museum of Australia? The most direct option is visitor parking at 1 Lawson Crescent. On weekdays, it costs $4.40 per hour or $18 per day from 8.30am to 5pm. Parking is free on weekends and public holidays. The site also has seven accessible spaces and four pram spaces, located 40 metres from the main entrance. ### How Much Does Weekday Museum Parking Cost? Weekday visitor parking costs $4.40 per hour or $18 per day, with fees applying from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Choose the hourly tariff for a shorter visit or the daily rate for a longer stay. Motorbikes and vehicles using limited mobility spaces park free, while the standard visitor tariff applies to other weekday parking. ### Is Parking Free at the Museum on Weekends and Public Holidays? Visitor parking is free on weekends and public holidays. These periods provide the clearest official free option for visitors who can use the on-site spaces. Limited mobility spaces and motorbike parking remain free at all times, while standard visitor parking is charged on weekdays from 8.30am to 5pm. ### Are Accessible and Pram Parking Spaces Available? The museum provides seven accessible parking spaces for visitors with the required permit and four spaces for visitors with prams. These spaces are 40 metres from the main entrance. Vehicles using limited mobility spaces park free, making them suitable for eligible visitors who need closer access to the entrance. ### What Other Paid Parking Is Near the Museum? Wilson Parking lists parking at Phillip Law with rates from $5. Parksy also lists Secure Parking at One City Hill, 860 metres away, at $7 an hour. 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