Discover the National Museum of Australia, located in Canberra, which showcases 50,000 years of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture, Australia's own history since 1788, and the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. The museum contains the world's largest collection of Aboriginal drawings on tree bark and stone tools, the heart of the Far Lap racehorse, and the prototype of Australia's first car. Learn about the five permanent exhibitions and the history of the museum's creation, hindered by two world wars and financial crises. The museum building, opened in 2001, is a postmodern style structure with a total area of 6600 m². Visit the top tourist attraction in Australia and explore the heart of Australian history and culture.