What’s On

Explore the events that shaped the nation, and the stories of the people who created our democracy.

In this powerful series of paintings Jack Green explores the impact of the mining industry on his Country, culture and community.  

Make sense of the year that was in our annual exhibition celebrating the art of political cartooning.

This exhibition uncovers the stories of beekeeping at Australia’s Parliament Houses, both old and new, and shares what we could learn from bees on collective decision making for democracy.

Truth, Power and a Free Press begins a conversation about media and the issues affecting our democracy...

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.

Rediscover the lost art of letter writing.

This exhibition explores how the APS has informed, supported and implemented the decisions of the governments of the day.

Create your own zine in our Zine Lounge.

Try on costumes of their iconic outfits and connect with the lives of Malala, Dr Karl, Queen Bey and more. 

From listening pods and a roleplay Kindness Café to a fuzzy felt wall and craft activities PlayUP has something for all ages and abilities. 

Canberra-based artist Alison Alder reinterprets and reinvigorates portraits of Australia’s first eight prime ministers in this thoughtful and visually arresting contemporary art project.

Happy and Glorious commemorates the first visit to Australia by Queen Elizabeth II