Ethereal Eye concert
On 17 May the museum will host the Canberra International Music Festival’s concert Ethereal Eye. This year the concert will be staged in King’s Hall, with video imagery designed by Ian de Gruchy projected onto the ceiling.
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Free coat of arms school holiday program
Come and join us at the museum to discover some fascinating facts about the Australian Coat of Arms, the Royal Coat of Arms and other coats of arms from around the world. Consider what symbols are important to you and create your own personal or family coat of arms.
Marnti warajanga Pilbara tour to hit the road soon
Eight weeks, fifteen venues, six towns and 85 workshops. This is the large and exciting task for the Marnti warajanga Pilbara touring itinerary.
Extended opening hours and spectacular architectural projections at the museum
The Museum of Australian Democracy is proud to be part of Enlighten 2012. To celebrate, we are extending our opening hours until 11pm Saturday 3, Friday 9 and Saturday 10 March and until 9pm Sunday 4 – Thursday 8 March.
A night at the museum
MoAD is thrilled to present a FREE family-friendly theatre experience as a part of the Enlighten Festival for eight nights from Saturday 3 March to Saturday 10 March 2012.
Show us your mandate - a night of political comedy
It’s late night comedy central at the museum and you’re invited.
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.
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.
