Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

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Prime Ministers of Australia exhibition

Now open

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 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? 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 Old Parliament House.

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Visitors enjoying the new Prime Ministers of Australia exhibition.