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 …
Open until 20 Feb
Marnti Warajanga–we're travelling
Marnti Warajanga–we’re travelling is a collaboration between the Museum of Australian Democracy, Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre and award-winning photographer Tobias Titz. Learn more …
Past Exhibitions
Beyond Reasonable Drought
Billy Hughes at War
Home Island-Home Country
Pickering and Pryor
Dismissed
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