The Australian Academy of Science's Dome has been a Canberra landmark since its construction in 1959. Located on Gordon Street, it is the first building in Canberra to be included on the National Heritage List. The Shine Dome has received numerous awards and is one of seven projects the Royal Australian Institute of Architects has nominated to the World Register of Significant Twentieth Century Architecture.

The Shine Dome was purpose-built during 1958–59 to house the Australian Academy of Science. The building was designed by Sir Roy Grounds of Grounds, Romberg and Boyd.

The Dome contains a central lecture theatre surrounded by meeting rooms on the ground floor, an upper level with gallery seating and specialised library, and a basement area.