What’s On
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Current exhibitions
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OPEN NOWHiveMind: Honeybees, Democracy & MeThis new 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.
Open nowTruth, Power and a Free PressTruth, Power and a Free Press begins a conversation about media and the issues affecting our democracy...
Open NowDemocracy. 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.
Open nowYours FaithfullyRediscover the lost art of letter writing in our new interactive space...
OPEN NOWAustralia’s Public Service For the Government of the Day This exhibition explores how the APS has informed, supported and implemented the decisions of the governments of the day.
OPEN NOWZine LoungeCreate your own zine in our Zine Lounge.
Temporarily closedDressUP: Change the World (Temporarily closed)Discover 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.
Temporarily closedPlayUP (Temporarily closed)Stand up, make up, think up and step up at the next evolution of PlayUP!
Open nowonetoeight: 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.
