Ever wanted to draw a cartoon?
Come along to the Museum of Australian Democracy in the January school holidays for a cartooning workshop as part of the Behind the Lines exhibition.
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Women’s leadership takes a front seat at the museum
For two days in the first week of December this year, over ninety delegates listened, debated and argued as the Women, Leadership and Democracy in Australia conference unfolded at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.
International Volunteer Day
International Volunteer Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1985, and is now celebrated worldwide.
Museum to host Cold Light book launch
On Saturday 26 November, you’re invited to the launch of Cold Light, the latest novel by well-known Australian writer, Frank Moorhouse.
Volunteer Contribution Recognised at MoAD
The dedication and commitment of long serving Museum of Australian Democracy volunteers was acknowledged at a special presentation on Friday 16 September, 2011.
The ACT Constitutional Convention comes to the museum
Last Wednesday 14 September, the museum hosted 53 students from local schools participating in the ACT Constitutional Convention.
What do hats have to do with democracy?
Come along to the Museum of Australian Democracy in the October school holidays to answer this intriguing question at the ‘Hats Off to Democracy’ workshop.
Speed Debating in the House of Representatives
Forget speed dating, it’s all about speed debating here at the Museum of Australian Democracy.
Visit the museum on UN International Day of Democracy
On 15 September, the Museum of Australian Democracy is supporting the United Nations International Day of Democracy.
William Hughes: Australia
On Thursday 1 September, the Museum of Australian Democracy will host the Australian launch of ‘William Hughes: Australia’ by Professor Carl Bridge.
Women, Leadership and Democracy in Australia
On 1-2 December 2011 the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, together with the University of Melbourne, will host a national conference on Women, Leadership and Democracy in Australia.
The Australian Coat of Arms: school holiday program
Visit the Museum of Australian Democracy in the July school holidays. Make your own Coat of Arms, meet the Serjeant-at-Arms and go on a treasure hunt through the museum.
Cupcakes with the Queen
You are invited to have cupcakes with the Queen! Join the Federation celebrations as the museum’s Queen hosts a right royal morning tea in King’s Hall.
Introducing… the Great Badge Swap!
You can be part of the story of democracy – by donating a badge to the Museum of Australian Democracy Great Badge Swap! The Museum of Australian Democracy explores the stories of people who shape and challenge democracy. You can help the museum tell that story by donating a badge that you have worn to communicate a message important to you.
Enlighten: See Canberra in a whole new light
The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House (MoAD) is proud to announce its participation in Canberra’s inaugural Enlighten event.
Premiering over four nights this year on March 11, 12, 18 and 19, Australia’s capital will come alive with sound and colour. To celebrate, MoAD is extending its opening hours until 8pm from 11- 16, and 19 March.
The stunning foreshore of Lake Burley Griffin will be transformed into a festive hub, abuzz with an exciting program of major concerts by international artists — surrounded by spectacular lighting effects canvassed across the facades of the surrounding national attractions.
What can you build with 30,000 Lego bricks?
In January the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) ran a series of workshops in which children of all ages created their own version of a Federation arch—out of Lego!
How Fair Dinkum is the Fair Go?
Following in the footsteps of the museum’s popular Uncensored Conversations series is a special one off collaboration with SBS’s Immigration Nation.
Be inspired by our Federation at MoAD Lego workshops
This holiday break you’re all invited to the Museum of Australia Democracy for a 45 minute workshop to build your version of a Federation Arch with Lego.
2010 Canberra and Capital Region Tourism Awards
The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House was named best tourism operation under the Heritage and Cultural Tourism category at the 2010 Canberra and Capital Region Tourism Awards, held on 2 December 2010.
Women, Leadership and Democracy in Australia
1-2 December 2011 Old Parliament House, Canberra A national conference hosted by The University of Melbourne and the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.
