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    The Museum of Australian Democracy collection is connected to and located within the historical heart of Australian government and captures the ideas, movements, individuals and events of Australian democracy. Our collecting activities are guided by our Collection Development Plan. You can help to ensure that Australia’s democratic, political and parliamentary heritage is preserved for the benefit of future generations by making a donation to the Museum of Australian Democracy Collection.

    How to donate

    The first step is to tell us about what you would like to donate and we will assess it to ensure it meets the museum’s collection policy. Please complete the Collection Offer Form and email or post it to us along with photographs of the item/s if possible. Please do not send unsolicited items.

    • Collection Offer Form – 23 KB DOCX
    • Collection Offer Form – 196 KB PDF

    Please note that museum staff cannot offer valuations. 

    Cultural Gifts Program

    The museum regularly accepts donations under the auspices of the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program.

    More information

    For more information about donating to the museum’s collection, please contact us.

    Email: collections@moadoph.gov.au

    Telephone: 02 6270 8222

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    Collections, Museum of Australian Democracy
    PO Box 3934
    Manuka ACT 2603

    Suit donated by Governor General Quentin Bryce
    Suit donated by Governor General Quentin Bryce. Museum of Australian Democracy Collection
    Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

    18 King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT 2600, Australia

    PO Box 3934
    Manuka ACT 2603

    9am to 5pm daily 
    Closed Christmas Day

    ABN: 30 620 774 963

    Telephone: 02 6270 8222

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    Please note: video surveillance is used 24 hours a day around and throughout the building and may be used for research purposes

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    • UNSW Canberra Howard Library

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    The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House is a Corporate Commonwealth Entity within the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts