Current / Upcoming
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Australian Democracy—more than 2000 years in the making
In the former Parliamentary Library, visitors will discover a major new exhibition called Australian Democracy–more than 2000 years in the making. Learn more …
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Living Democracy: the power of the people
Democracy isn’t just a word for the political system we have—it is something we live day to day. Living Democracy: the power of the people is a dynamic new exhibition that explores this message. Learn more …
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Hands on Democracy—Make:Play
Hands on Democracy encourages children and their families to connect the concept of democracy to real experiences that relate to their world. Learn more …
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Prime Ministers of Australia exhibition
Do you know which former prime minister was present at the hanging of Ned Kelly? Or which one used to work as a miner before he was prime minister? Or which one was nicknamed ‘Tosspot Toby’ by The Bulletin because of his love of good food and wine? Learn more …
1 November 2009 - 14 February 2010
Beyond Reasonable Drought
Beyond Reasonable Drought features 80 extraordinary photographs, showing the harshness and beauty of the Australian landscape in drought, as well as the impact the drought has had on people in rural and urban communities around the country. Learn more …
Past Exhibitions
Mrs Prime Minister-Public Image, Private Lives
Destination Australia
In the line of duty: Policing Australia
House & Gardens: Photos by Richard Strangman
The Life and Work of John Frith
Menzies' 1941 Diary
Through Australian Eyes
National Schools Banner Competition
The Petrov Affair
Contacts 30: The Art of Photojournalism
In the Picture
Happy and Glorious
The Press Gallery: Leaks, Scoops and Scandals
People's Procession
When the Roof Became Stars
Billy Hughes at War
Home Island-Home Country
Pickering and Pryor
Dismissed