Bookings are essential for all school groups.

Bookings

Email: bookings@moadoph.gov.au

Phone: (02) 6270 8282

Programs

All programs are 1 hour in length. Please arrive 10 minutes before your booked start time.

Special Requirements

The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House believes strongly in equal access to learning opportunities for all students. Please discuss any specific requirements with the bookings officer at the time of booking.

Parliamentary and Civics Education Rebate (PACER)

To qualify for PACER, schools must participate in a booked program at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Schools must apply before travelling. For more information contact National Capital Educational Tourism Project on 1300 368 248 or visit www.ncetp.org.au.

Cost

Entry is $1.00 per student. Teachers and coach drivers have complementary entry. Additional adults are $2 per person. Please pay at reception on arrival by cash, credit-card, EFTPOS or cheque. Invoices can be issued.

Protecting Our Heritage

The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House is a Heritage Place. In order to protect our heritage—food, drinks, backpacks, clipboards and pens are not permitted. Bags can be cloaked onsite.

Things to Do and See Nearby

The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House suggests that schools allow an additional 30 minutes to explore adjacent features of the parliamentary triangle. Students can:

• Visit the Old Parliament House shop managed by National Trust. The shop is open daily with a selection of educational publications and gifts. To order National Capital Passports for your students, contact 02 62734744.
• Explore the Aboriginal Tent Embassy opposite Old Parliament House.
• Take photos on the front steps of Old Parliament House.
• Take a break in the Old Parliament House Gardens. The gardens offer drinking fountains and toilets.
• Walk to Magna Carta Place, Commonwealth Place or Reconciliation Place.

Photography in the House

Photography is permitted in all public areas except exhibition spaces. Please be aware that students share these spaces with the general public.

Old Parliament House Shop

Open daily with a selection of educational publications and gifts.

Old Parliament House Gardens

The surrounding gardens are a great place to enjoy a break. Toilet facilities are available.

Electoral Education Centre

The EEC is located on the western side of the House. For bookings contact 1800 020 067