National Film and Sound Archive
The National Film and Sound Archive is the national audiovisual archive, playing a key role in documenting and interpreting the Australian experience and actively contributing to the development of Australia's audiovisual industry. We collect, store, preserve and make available screen and sound material relevant to Australia's culture. Through our skills and services we complement documentary heritage collections. We are leaders in the preservation, presentation and development of screen and sound culture in Australia.
Address:
McCoy Circuit, Acton ACT 2601, Australia
Tel:
+61 02 6248 2000
+61 02 6248 2222
Hours:
9.00am-5.00pm Weekdays, 10.00am-5.00pm Weekends & Public Holidays, closed Christmas day
Website:
Email:
Admission:
Free - a small charge is levied on group bookings (e.g. bus tours, school groups etc) which includes entry to exhibitions and a live presentation.
Facilities:
Shop, guided tours, education programs, cafeteria, historic courtyard available for functions, advice, collection access, copying, research, lending.
Collection:
Approx 1 million audiovisual items and 1 million documentation items