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Housed in one of Australia’s most-loved buildings, the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House brings the journey of Australian democracy to life—presenting its past, present and possible futures.

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.

Admission and opening hours

Open daily 9am–5pm (closed Christmas Day).

$2 adults, $1 children and concessions, $5 family.

18 King Edward Terrace, Parkes, Canberra.

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Discovering Mildenhall’s Canberra

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Harold and Zara having coffee at Portsea, Victoria, 1966. This was their favourite photograph of them together. National Archives of Australia, M4294.Open 23 July - 29 January 2012Mrs Prime Minister-Public Image, Private LivesWhere’s my vote?
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Photograph by Jeremy DillonNow openPolitical PorcelainNow openBehind the Lines: The Year’s Best Cartoons 2011 Permanent exhibition Opposition Party Room and the Leader of the Opposition’s Office
January 25, 2012

Beheaded on Tower-hill: what does the English Revolution of the 17th century have in common with Australia’s oldest city?

Paper delivered to the Sheriffs upon the Scaffold on Tower-hill, 1683

The answer is Sydney – and in the recent acquisition by the museum of a rare 17th century book, a copy of the first edition of Algernon Sidney’s Discourses Concerning Government (1698).

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January 24, 2012

From the Oral History collection: Frank Jennings

Frank Jennings with the portrait of Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies at the Museum of Australian Democracy

Frank Jennings was Senior Private Secretary to Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies from 1963 to 1966.

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January 19, 2012

Can you help us find Ada Watson?

The Museum of Australian Democracy is searching for an image of Ada Jane Watson (nee Lowe), who was the wife of Prime Minister John Watson.

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January 12, 2012

The Illuminations – from workshop to showcase

The glass vessels are packed at Canberra Glassworks in readiness for transporting to MoAD

In June 2011 the museum commissioned a significant artwork as a focal point for its Designing Democracy exhibition which celebrates the 1901 Federation of the Commonwealth of Australia.

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January 9, 2012

New Rule of Law trail

What do Yarrabah, Balladonia, Hobart and Canberra have in common? They are all places on the new Rule of Law Exploring Democracy trail which traces the development of Australia’s court system, and maps places associated with landmark High Court decisions.

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From the Collection

Spoon

Electroplated Nickel Silver spoon with oval bowl and ‘CPRR’ (Commonwealth Parliamentary Refreshment Rooms) engraved on the handle.

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Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

18 King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT 2600, Australia

PO Box 7088, Canberra BC ACT 2610

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