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Sport in Parliament
Discover the winning anecdotes and stories of the role sport played in politics.
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Madam Speaker Tour
This tour showcases the achievements of Joan Child, the first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives.
![Chifley's Tour Chifley's Tour](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2024-03/curtin-chifley-walk-kurrajong.png.webp?itok=aoK9kSPR)
Chifley's Tour
Hear stories about Ben Chifley's time in office and visit the rooms he worked in.
![Home Away From Home Home Away From Home](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-12/speakers-room-parliament-house.-fold-down-bed.jpg.webp?itok=n37VG6Tw)
Home Away From Home
On this tour discover how Old Parliament House became a home away from home for its politicians.
![First Women in Parliament First Women in Parliament](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2024-03/tangney-and-lyons-hi-res.jpg.webp?itok=jlb7DJ7y)
First Women in Parliament
This tour introduces you to the first women in Australian politics and the challenges they faced.
![Top Secret Tour with Tim the Yowie Man Top Secret Tour with Tim the Yowie Man](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-09/top-secret-tour-tim-yowie-man-event-page-tile.jpg.webp?itok=FIWmA3x_)
Top Secret Tour with Tim the Yowie Man
Join Tim on this after-dark tour, snooping around the secret spaces of Old Parliament House.
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Highlights of Old Parliament House
Hear stories of the people and events that shaped Australian democracy in the very place it happened.
Democracy DNA: the People, the Prime Ministers and the World
Follow the journey of Australia’s democracy through the debates that have shaped our nation.
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First Nations Experiences of Democracy
Learn how First Nations Australians have created change in their fight for equality.
![Prime Minister's Suite Prime Minister's Suite](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-04/MOAD%20Lean%20Timms%20November%20LR-177.jpg.webp?itok=9DS6hM_v)
![This colour photograph captures a conversation between Prime Minister Bob Hawke seated on the left and Treasurer Paul Keating seated on the right. The photo shows the corner of the desk with Hawke sitting behind the desk while Keating sits to the side with both men facing each other. Both are dressed in black suits with white shirts and red ties contrasting the pale blue curtains in the background. This colour photograph captures a conversation between Prime Minister Bob Hawke seated on the left and Treasurer Paul Keating seated on the right. The photo shows the corner of the desk with Hawke sitting behind the desk while Keating sits to the side with both men facing each other. Both are dressed in black suits with white shirts and red ties contrasting the pale blue curtains in the background.](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-02/MoAD-Collection-Bob-Hawke-Paul-Keating-1988-prime-ministers-desk-Last-Moments.jpg.webp?itok=w8VLqjsI)
Prime Minister's Suite
Explore the surprisingly humble office where Gough Whitlam, Malcolm Fraser and Bob Hawke once led the country.
![History of Old Parliament House History of Old Parliament House](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-03/NAA-3050027_0001-Old-Parliament-House-Building-Tour.jpg.webp?itok=3kMG88XK)
History of Old Parliament House
Discover the rich history of our national heritage–listed building.
PlayUP
A hands-on exhibition with craft, stories, role play and games to foster imagination, inclusion and community.
![Changemakers Changemakers](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-03/Changemakers-banner2.jpg.webp?itok=5lxvn2s8)
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Changemakers
Celebrate activists and their allies who have championed justice and equality.
![House of Representatives Chamber House of Representatives Chamber](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-06/house-of-representatives-chamber-old-parliament-house.jpg.webp?itok=t67g6t8P)
![A colour photograph of the House of Representatives Chamber filled with seated politicians A colour photograph of the House of Representatives Chamber filled with seated politicians](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-05/LastMoments587%20PA26.587%20high-res%2024.12.18.png.webp?itok=CA_s0jXv)
House of Representatives Chamber
Some of the most dramatic scenes in Australia’s political history took place in this chamber.
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Statement: Jack Green's Paintings
Paintings showing the impact of mining on Country, culture and community.
![Speaker’s Suite Speaker’s Suite](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-06/Speaker%27s%20Suite%20desk%20-%20Lean%20Timms.jpg.webp?itok=HPvfKLI1)
![This professional colour photograph shows Principal Private Secretary John Porter and Speaker Joan Child sitting across from each other at the Speaker’s desk. John is wearing a dark suit, white shirt and dark tie and Joan is in a white blouse and vibrant blue jacket. They are discussing the daily program for the House of Representatives Chamber. There is a vase of roses, stationery and paperwork on the desk. In the background the curtains have been drawn to reveal a large east-facing window. This professional colour photograph shows Principal Private Secretary John Porter and Speaker Joan Child sitting across from each other at the Speaker’s desk. John is wearing a dark suit, white shirt and dark tie and Joan is in a white blouse and vibrant blue jacket. They are discussing the daily program for the House of Representatives Chamber. There is a vase of roses, stationery and paperwork on the desk. In the background the curtains have been drawn to reveal a large east-facing window.](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2024-06/lastmoments323-pa15.323-high-res-26.11.18-hi-res.jpg.webp?itok=nKQ_gpc6)
Speaker’s Suite
Celebrates the life and work of Joan Child, the first woman to become Speaker of the House.
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Blueprint
Explore the steps we’ve taken to build a uniquely Australian democratic system.
![Truth, Power and a Free Press Truth, Power and a Free Press](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-03/truth-power-and-a-free-press-banner2.jpg.webp?itok=woz9sRvI)
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Truth, Power and a Free Press
Understand how a free press is essential to a thriving democracy.
![HiveMind: Honeybees, Democracy & Me HiveMind: Honeybees, Democracy & Me](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-04/CTA-banner-hivemind.jpg.webp?itok=e1ECgezt)
HiveMind: Honeybees, Democracy & Me
Honeybees have more connections to democracy than you might think.
![Government Party Room Government Party Room](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-08/moad_government_party_room_2023_07_07_037.jpg.webp?itok=vAKpY_fQ)
![This black and white photograph shows two suited men standing side by side in the Government Party Room in 1962. On the left is Sydney businessman and philanthropist SH Ervin with a jaunty bow tie, on the right a more conservatively dressed Prime Minister Bob Menzies. They are surrounded by Australian paintings which are leaning against chairs, tables and walls. The two men are viewing the paintings that Ervin was donating to the National Collection. In the background are meeting tables and telephone booths This black and white photograph shows two suited men standing side by side in the Government Party Room in 1962. On the left is Sydney businessman and philanthropist SH Ervin with a jaunty bow tie, on the right a more conservatively dressed Prime Minister Bob Menzies. They are surrounded by Australian paintings which are leaning against chairs, tables and walls. The two men are viewing the paintings that Ervin was donating to the National Collection. In the background are meeting tables and telephone booths](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-08/government-party-room-menzies.png.webp?itok=V60THJcz)
Government Party Room
The room where party members worked quietly and debated loudly.
![Country Party Room Country Party Room](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-07/country-party-room1_0.jpg.webp?itok=MBJEsLjI)
![A large oval meeting table and chairs dominate the centre of the room. Easy chairs with side tables and lamps are arrayed along the sides and two sofas are arranged in a seating area towards the back of the room. A sideboard with books, a television and sound system stretches along the back wall. There is a framed map on one wall and a notice board on the opposite. Portraits of leaders and formal and informal photographs of the party crowd the walls A large oval meeting table and chairs dominate the centre of the room. Easy chairs with side tables and lamps are arrayed along the sides and two sofas are arranged in a seating area towards the back of the room. A sideboard with books, a television and sound system stretches along the back wall. There is a framed map on one wall and a notice board on the opposite. Portraits of leaders and formal and informal photographs of the party crowd the walls](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2024-06/tanner184country_nationalpartyroom_m4.jpg.webp?itok=okZpjWgU)
Country Party Room
The party room was a place to celebrate achievements, build camaraderie and even take a nap.
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![a photograph of the ABC studio a photograph of the ABC studio](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-08/abc-studio.jpg.webp?itok=JmMqWnj8)
Parliamentary Broadcasting and ABC Studio
Discover where the debates, drama and business of parliament was broadcast.
![Clerk of the Senate's Office Clerk of the Senate's Office](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-06/Clerk%20of%20the%20Senate%20office%20-Lean%20Timms%20November%20HR-347_1.jpeg.webp?itok=-wUY07_k)
![This black and white photograph shows the layout of the Clerk of the Senate’s office in 1985 when it was occupied by Alan Cumming Thom. The timber-panelled room contains a large desk (originally designed by the building’s architect, John Smith Murdoch), glass-fronted built-in bookshelves and a sideboard with an indoor plant. There are a range of visitor chairs and an easy chair in the foreground. This black and white photograph shows the layout of the Clerk of the Senate’s office in 1985 when it was occupied by Alan Cumming Thom. The timber-panelled room contains a large desk (originally designed by the building’s architect, John Smith Murdoch), glass-fronted built-in bookshelves and a sideboard with an indoor plant. There are a range of visitor chairs and an easy chair in the foreground.](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-04/Tanner170SenateClerkOfficeformerPresidentoftheSenatepriorextension%20M13.3.png.webp?itok=Fv_ZoIhP)
Clerk of the Senate's Office
See the office where the Clerk of the Senate worked and later became a movie set.
![Writs to Referendums: Celebrating Australia’s Unique Electoral System Writs to Referendums: Celebrating Australia’s Unique Electoral System](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-06/Writs%20to%20referendums%201_0.jpg.webp?itok=2IJGJhT2)
![An exhibition space with glass showcases filled with objects An exhibition space with glass showcases filled with objects](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-06/Writs%20to%20referendums%203_0.jpg.webp?itok=iBfL_Z1j)
Writs to Referendums: Celebrating Australia’s Unique Electoral System
Behind the scenes of a federal election.
![Zine Lounge Zine Lounge](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-03/zine-lounge-banner1.jpg.webp?itok=L9cV5doe)
![Two visitors having a go at creating their own zine Two visitors having a go at creating their own zine](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-03/zine-lounge-banner2.jpg.webp?itok=-PUsvf8O)
Zine Lounge
Express your ideas and share your opinions by making a mini magazine in this hands-on exhibition.
![Australia’s Public Service: For the government of the day Australia’s Public Service: For the government of the day](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-03/australias-public-service-banner.jpg.webp?itok=8VLToTbo)
Australia’s Public Service: For the government of the day
Discover the inner workings of the public service.
![Happy and Glorious Happy and Glorious](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-04/Queen-ascending-front-steps.jpg.webp?itok=RocOnEW9)
Happy and Glorious
Souvenirs and stories from Queen Elizabeth’s 1954 visit to Old Parliament House.
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Changemakers – Hidden Stories
Listen to this audio experience while you're in the Changemakers exhibition or at home.
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Behind the Lines – Audio Description Online
Listen to audio descriptions of political cartoons in the Behind the Lines exhibition or at home.
![Custom group tour Custom group tour](/sites/default/files/styles/webp/public/2023-06/group-tour-house-of-representatives-chamber.jpg.webp?itok=KvN3ehN0)
Custom group tour
Discover Old Parliament House’s architecture and history with your friends, colleagues or customers.