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  • Onsite school programs
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The museum offers onsite and online programs and resources for school and community groups that explore the history of Australian democracy.

secondary students in front of the badges display in the Living Democracy exhibition

For school groups

Our programs and resources designed for school groups closely tie in with the Australian curriculum, specifically relating to Civics and Citizenship and Australian History.

All school programs are approximately one hour and are free after entry. Entry to the museum is $1 per student; teachers and coach drivers are free. Bookings for school groups are essential.

To book

  1. Choose a school program
  2. Email bookings@moadoph.gov.au or phone (02) 6270 8282
  3. We’ll need to know:
    • Your name, school and contact details
    • Grade of the group attending
    • Date you would like to come to the museum
    • Preferred program
    • Number of student and adult participants
    • Any special needs or requirements that are unique to the group
    • If you are claiming the PACER rebate

When you arrive

  • Please leave all your bags on the bus (if possible), cameras may be brought inside
  • Come to the entry at the east side of the building at least five minutes before your booked start time
  • Pay at reception by cash, credit card, EFTPOS or cheque
  • A presenter will greet you at the east side entry in time for your program

girl pouring lego blocks into a bucket

For community groups

The museum’s community learning program works with targeted audience groups to ensure that specific access and learning needs are identified and met.

Currently community learning offers school holiday programs during each school holiday period.

Visitors can book for school holiday programs via the general bookings number (02) 6270 8215 or via email to events@moadoph.gov.au.

Teachers—

Before you visit the museum, see our Teachers’ frequently asked questions (MS Word, 538 KB)

And, if you have five minutes to spare, we would love your feedback

Your responses to this survey will help us to make our site as useful as possible to you when you teach Civics and Citizenship and Australian History.

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
Enquiries: info@moadoph.gov.au

For feedback on the website: website@moadoph.gov.au

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