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Prime Ministers of Australia exhibition

Permanent exhibition

Open daily 9am–5pm (closed Christmas Day).

Free after admission
$2 adults, $1 children and concessions, $5 family.

18 King Edward Terrace, Parkes, Canberra.

Visitors enjoying the new Prime Ministers of Australia exhibition.

The popular Prime Ministers of Australia exhibition is now in its permanent home within the exhibition precinct behind King’s Hall. Here, visitors are able to explore what leadership means in an Australian democracy.

Do you know which former prime minister was nicknamed ‘Tosspot Toby’ by The Bulletin because of his love of good food and wine? Or which one used to work as a miner before he was prime minister? To find out, visit the Prime Ministers of Australia exhibition.

The story of Australia’s prime ministers and their governments is also told through our research-focussed Australian Prime Ministers Centre, located on the main floor of the South East Wing of the building.

Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

18 King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT 2600, Australia

PO Box 7088, Canberra BC ACT 2610

Open daily 9am—5pm


Telephone: 02 6270 8222
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