Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
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Planning your visit

Visiting

  • Planning your visit
  • Access for people with disabilities
  • Group bookings
  • Café
  • MoAD Little Corner Shop
  • UNSW Canberra Howard Library
  • Families at MoAD
  • School bookings

Arrival at the museum

There are many ways you can enjoy your visit to the museum including tours and other activities. Upon arrival staff can assist with any of the following activities and provide more information. If you require more information in the planning stages of your visit please phone (02) 6270 8222.

School bookings

The museum offers onsite and online programs and resources for school groups that explore the history of Australian democracy. Bookings essential.

Guided tours

Join a tour about Australian democracy explained through the Old Parliament House building, spaces, objects and stories. Tours run for 45 minutes commencing at:

  • 10:45 am
  • 11:45 am
  • 12:45 pm (Saturday and Sunday only)
  • 1:45 pm
  • 2:45 pm  (Monday to Friday only)

Building history tour

We’re often asked why the parliament moved from Old Parliament House. This 15-minute tour has the answer, as we use two miniature models of the building to explore its design, construction and evolution.

Exhibitions

The museum has several exhibitions for you to explore. Many of the rooms in the museum can help you discover the history of the building and the events which happened here. You are able to wander freely and enjoy these spaces.

Group tours

Tours can be tailored to meet the needs of your group. Bookings essential.

School holiday programs

The museum runs regular school holiday programs. Bookings essential.

Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

18 King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT 2600, Australia

PO Box 3934
Manuka ACT 2603

Open daily 9am—5pm

ABN: 30 620 774 963

Telephone: 02 6270 8222

Enquiries:
info@moadoph.gov.au

Research library

If the museum is closed due to an emergency, call for new opening times: 1800 716 066

Visiting

  • Planning your visit
  • Access for people with disabilities
  • Group bookings
  • Café
  • MoAD Little Corner Shop
  • UNSW Canberra Howard Library

What's On

  • Events
  • Exhibitions

Collection

  • The building
  • Highlights
  • Objects and rooms
  • Oral histories

Learning

  • Schools programs
  • Resources
  • Families at MoAD
  • Booking information
  • Preparing for your visit
  • The Memo newsletter
  • Competitions and challenges

Democracy

  • Exploring democracy
  • Documenting a democracy
  • Australian democracy
  • Defining democracy

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Questions about the website:
website@moadoph.gov.au

Old Parliament House is a Corporate Commonwealth Entity within the Communications and the Arts portfolio.