Higher Education

Programs can be developed to meet a wide variety of learning needs by providing engaging educational activities to develop knowledge, skills and understanding. Programs can be tailor-made to meet specific course requirements.

Programs have been developed for students of the following:

• primary and secondary teaching;
• English as a second language;
• museum studies; and
• drama

Take advantage of a unique opportunity to experience first-hand Australia’s political and social history in the building that shaped the nation.

Adult Learning

The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House is an ideal place for group visits.

Tours led by trained staff can be designed to complement a particular area of interest or specific course requirements.

Our highly trained tour guides can introduce you to parts of the House that you might not have seen before. If your group has never been to the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, an introductory tour can explain the significance and purpose of the building and the different chambers and rooms.

Whatever their interests or background, we guarantee that the tour will be both fascinating and fun! Take advantage of a unique opportunity to experience first-hand Australia’s political and social history in the building that shaped the nation.

On request we can provide special programs which focus on:

• secrets of the House;
• the events surrounding the dismissal of the Whitlam government in 1975;
• tours of our current exhibitions;
• architecture; and
• the history of the gardens.

Booking

For further information about our higher education or adult learning programs or to plan a visit, please use the contact information provided below. The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House also has a program of daily tours that can enhance a visit to the House.

Email: bookings@moadoph.gov.au

Phone: (02) 6270 8282