Paris End
Melbourne's finest newsletter.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. Some exhibitions and rooms will be closed from September 2025 for essential building works. Learn more
Melbourne's finest newsletter.
What is a referendum? Why should you care? We’ve broken down everything you need to know, from A to Z.
Common terms explained.
The start of the election process explained.
In 1999 Australia voted no to replacing the Queen as our head of state with a president.
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
Everything you need to know about the 1975 dismissal.
The Museum of Australian Democracy acknowledges Australia's First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We respectfully acknowledge the role that First Nations people continue to play in shaping Australia's democracy. We also acknowledge the Ngunnawal, Ngunawal and Ngambri peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the region in which MoAD is located.
© Copyright 2026 Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House Privacy Statement