Try these three attractions when visiting Canberra; the Canberra Railway Museum, the National Dinosaur Museum and Questacon. The Canberra Railway Museum is a great day for families; it is a working museum and is home to Australia’s oldest operational steam driven locomotive. It is the 1210 and was built in 1878; it still runs today at the Canberra Railway Museum. The museum also has many vintage carriages, and rail motors to view. You can even take part in a railway workshop inspection. A visit to the Canberra Railway Museum is very affordable for families, with a family pass costing $15. The museum is open from 1pm to 4pm on Sundays and public holidays.

The National Dinosaur Museum is every kids dream museum, and probably some big kids too. Find reconstructions of dinosaurs including the Muttaburrasaurus. Ten full size dinosaur skeletons are replicated displaying just how huge and small these creatures were. The national Dinosaur Museum also displays dinosaur food; plants from prehistoric times, fish and mammals are also displayed. You will find fossils, minerals, crystals and many other cool gifts in the museum gift shop. For something bit different try a Dinosaurs at Night Torch Light tour, bookings are always a good idea. The National Dinosaur Museum it costs $34 for a family pass.

The National Science and Technology Centre in Canberra is called Questacon, which is much easier to say! Questacon exhibits change regularly and there is a specially designed area for the under six year olds will love; Mini-Q-Exhibition. Its really not just for kids, we might all learn something while having fun at Questacon. When visiting Canberra hire your car from carhirecanberraairport.com.au. Add Child Safety Seats on the booking page, and pay the hire car company direct when you pick up your hire car. No hidden fees, is the carhirecanberraairport.com.au guarantee.