MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. The chambers will be closed from 17-18 October for the Canberra Writers Festival. Some exhibitions and rooms are closed for essential building works. Learn more
These activity ideas support caring for the local environment, decision making and being you.
Explore curiosity and asking questions.
Politicians and their sporting passions.
Learn about Australia's first Aboriginal federal parliamentarian, Neville Bonner.
Explores Australia's national anthem through beautiful illustrations.
The unique, original furnishings of Old Parliament House.
Challenge accepted.
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