What’s On
Enjoy a range of innovative exhibitions, tours and public programs that challenge and inspire. There are also special activities and spaces for children to explore.
Current exhibitions
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Open nowTruth, Power and a Free PressTruth, Power and a Free Press begins a conversation about media and the issues affecting our democracy...
Opening 6 December 2019Behind the Lines 2019: The year’s best political cartoonsFramed by the world of rock music, and under the theme song of The Greatest Hits Tour, the brand new iteration of Behind the Lines allows visitors to hit rewind on the most significant political moments of the year through political cartoons.
Now open#UDHRquilt ProjectThe #UDHRquilt Project features never before seen work from a global craftivism project. Stitching in local and global stories; see the intricate detail of these quilts that represent the world’s conscience.
Now openDemocracy. Are You In?Democracy is a living system and it works best when there is a healthy balance between trust and distrust - but that balance is tipping. Distrust is on the rise, and confidence in our political and social institutions is at its lowest point in decades.
Temporarily closedZine LoungeUnleash your creativity in the brand new Zine Lounge—a place for young people to meet, read, and create.
Temporarily closedDressUP: Change the WorldDiscover the incredible journeys of some of the world’s most inspiring people, taking the time to walk in their shoes in DressUP: Change the World.
9 am – 5 pm dailyPlayUP: The Right to Have an Opinion and Be HeardStand up, make up, think up and step up at the next evolution of PlayUP!
Now openonetoeight: Australia’s first prime ministersCanberra-based artist Alison Alder reinterprets and reinvigorates portraits of Australia’s first eight prime ministers in this thoughtful and visually arresting contemporary art project.
Now openDRESS CODE: EMPIRE An old coat rescued. Sir Edmund Barton revealed. In this exhibition you will discover an intriguing tale of power, prestige and Australia’s changing ties to Britain.
Now openMagna Carta—An Australian StoryMagna Carta is one of the most famous and significant documents for democracy and human rights around the world.
Now openHappy and GloriousHappy and Glorious commemorates the first visit to Australia by Queen Elizabeth II
