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On site

Where’s my vote?
2009
Photograph by Jeremy DillonNow openPolitical Porcelain

As part of the refresh of our ever popular permanent exhibition Living Democracy, the Museum of Australian Democracy is displaying a selection of work by renowned artist Penny Byrne.

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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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Peter Cundall is arrested outside Parliament House during anti-pulp mill protests in Hobart, Tasmania, 19 November 2009. Paul Carter, AAP. Permanent exhibition Living Democracy: the power of the peopleThe Illuminations
2011
Wendy Fairclough Permanent exhibition Designing Democracy Permanent exhibition Hands on Democracy—Make:PlayVisitors enjoying the new Prime Ministers of Australia exhibition. Permanent exhibition Prime Ministers of Australia exhibition Permanent exhibition Opposition Party Room and the Leader of the Opposition’s Office

On the road

6 April - 6 May, 2012Behind the Lines: The Year’s Best Cartoons 2011

This exhibition celebrates Australia’s wonderful tradition of political cartooning with the best cartoons from 2011.

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Photo: Tobias Titz3 May — 7 June, 2012Marnti warajanga—a walk together Pilbara tour

In May and June of 2012 the Marnti warajanga—a walk together exhibition expands into a major travelling project touring to five communities in the Pilbara.

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Online

The Museum of Australian Democracy creates a new travelling exhibition every year. These exhibitions are available for hire: Find out more ›

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