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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    PlayUP

    Facilitated craft

    From 10:30am to 12:30pm and storytime at 12pm every day.

    Our imaginative family space has hands-on activities to educate, excite and challenge young minds. This creative exhibition space celebrates the role of children in our community and provides a welcoming environment for families to engage in the rights and responsibilities of children through imagination, discovery, roleplay and fun. 

    Read more about PlayUP.


    Zine Lounge

    Unleash your creativity in the Zine Lounge - a place for young people to use their voice and create their own zine.

    With an array of inspiring zines and creative tools available, create a handmade self-published magazine about what matters to you.

    Read more about the Zine Lounge. 


    Yours Faithfully

    MoAD’s interactive exhibit Yours Faithfully invites visitors to rediscover the lost art of letter writing using our range of tools and supplies including beautifully restored typewriters and thought-provoking prompts. Pop your piece of mail in our post box –  postage is on MoAD.

    Read more about Yours Faithfully. 

     

    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