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.
Open daily 9am–5pm (closed Christmas Day).
$2 adults, $1 children and concessions, $5 family.
18 King Edward Terrace, Parkes, Canberra.
For more information see Visiting.
Open 23 July - 29 January 2012Mrs Prime Minister-Public Image, Private Lives
Now openPolitical Porcelain
Now openBehind the Lines: The Year’s Best Cartoons 2011
Permanent exhibition
Opposition Party Room and the Leader of the Opposition’s Office
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).
Frank Jennings was Senior Private Secretary to Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies from 1963 to 1966.
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.
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.
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.
Electroplated Nickel Silver spoon with oval bowl and ‘CPRR’ (Commonwealth Parliamentary Refreshment Rooms) engraved on the handle.
