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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Now open DressUP: 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.
Now openZine LoungeUnleash your creativity in the brand new Zine Lounge—a place for young people to meet, read, and create.
Whether you prefer writing or sketching, the Zine Lounge lets you carve out a space for your voice to be heard.
Now openBehind the Lines 2018: The year’s best political cartoonsFollow us down the rabbit-hole for Behind the Lines 2018: The year’s best political cartoons...an exploration of the strange and topsy-turvy Wonderland of politics.
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.
Told through powerful stories of democracy in action, this exhibition will provoke thought and motivate visitors to recognise the power of their voice.
Now openBreaking Through: 75 years of women in ParliamentTo celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first women elected to Australian Federal Parliament, Breaking Through exhibition at the Museum of Australian Democracy explores the journeys of 11 trailblazers who were the first to hold particular parliamentary positions.
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 openFinders Keepers: Collectors and their StoriesPeek into the personal collections of five fascinating collectors. Diverse, rich and often surprising, these collections are brimming with stories.
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
