The Museum of Australian Democracy acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.

The museum respectfully acknowledges the role that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to play in shaping Australia’s democracy.

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    MoAD’s learning programs are popular with schools. To avoid disappointment, bookings are essential. Bookings can be made up to two years in advance. To book your next onsite school trip to MoAD, follow the link below through to the Book Canberra Excursions website.   

    Book for onsite with bookcanberraexcursions.com.au

    Things are a little different, with MoAD adhering to the Australian Department of Health guidelines to protect our community from Covid-19. We have implemented procedures to ensure the safety of all staff, teachers and students and you can read more about this in our Learning COVID-19 Safety Plan.

    For protocols relating to schools excursions to Canberra, refer to the Aspen Medical report - School Excursions to ACT, commissioned by National Capital Educational Tourism Project and endorsed by ACT Health Directorate.

    Preparing for your visit

    To find out about PACER, heritage, disability access and catering, visit the preparing for your visit page. In addition, we can work with you to tailor a program specific to the needs of your group. For further enquiries please contact one of our learning professionals at bookings@moadoph.gov.au or phone (02) 6270 8282. 

    We know  there were many schools who were unable to visit MoAD this year. Our free Digital Excursions bring the heritage spaces of Old Parliament House directly into the classroom.

    Suitable for students K-12, these free Digital Excursions cover multiple curriculum areas.

    Make a Digital program booking enquiry

    For Digital programs, you may also email digitalexcursions@moadoph.gov.au,  or phone (02) 6270 8282.  Digital programs are currently free. 

    Digital excursions to Old Parliament House

     

    Important information

    • Certificate of Currency 2022-2023
    • Terms and conditions
    • Learning COVID-19 Safety Plan
    • MoAD Venue and Safety Guide

    Payments

    Invoicing of all school groups will occur post visit based on numbers presented per group.

    MoAD presenters will check numbers and stamp PACER paperwork for each visiting group as they present for their program.

    PACER rebate

    If you are travelling over 150km to visit Canberra you may be eligible for the Parliamentary and Civics Education Rebate. Applications must be made to PACER before your visit; requirements and application forms can be accessed online.

    Please note, to be eligible for the Parliamentary and Civics Education Rebate, you must pre-book for a facilitated program. The PACER application must be submitted three weeks prior to your visit.

    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

    Enquiries:
    info@moadoph.gov.au

    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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    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