MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. Some exhibitions will be closed from 14 July to early September 2025 for essential building works. Learn more
Discover hands-on exhibitions that foster imagination, self-confidence and creativity.
VisitCraft, outdoor activities and games to do at home that explore children's rights, the environment, relationships and much more.
DiscoverDiscover the exhibitions, events, tours and rooms of Old Parliament House.
The unique, original furnishings of Old Parliament House.
The room where party members worked quietly and debated loudly.
Hear stories of the people and events that shaped Australian democracy in the very place it happened.
Behind the scenes of a federal election.
A place for senators to work and play.
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.
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