Current / Upcoming
Opens 9 May 2009
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 …
From July 2009
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 …
Opens 9 May 2009
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 …
Opens 9 May 2009
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 …
Past Exhibitions
Billy Hughes at War
House & Gardens: Photos by Richard Strangman
Dismissed
Beyond Reasonable Drought
Home Island-Home Country
Mrs Prime Minister-Public Image, Private Lives
The Petrov Affair
The Life and Work of John Frith
Destination Australia
In the line of duty: Policing Australia
Menzies' 1941 Diary
People's Procession
Contacts 30: The Art of Photojournalism
Through Australian Eyes
National Schools Banner Competition
In the Picture
Pickering and Pryor
When the Roof Became Stars
Happy and Glorious
The Press Gallery: Leaks, Scoops and Scandals