MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more

Free entry

Open 9am to 5pm daily
(Closed Christmas Day)
Plan your visit

Find us at

18 King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT
Ngunnawal, Ngunawal, Ngambri Country
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Kids doing craft activities on a table with a red tablecloth outside at Old Parliament House.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Looking for school holiday fun? We have activities for every age, from craft to cartooning to book making.

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BEHIND THE LINES 2024

Our annual exhibition celebrating the year's best political cartoons is on now.

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A smiling man, woman and two kids stand in a corridor at Old Parliament House looking at a political cartooning exhibition.
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EXHIBITIONS

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A black and white photo of a group of women holding protest signs in 1975. Signs say 'sexism is alive and well in Australia' and 'dress for comfort not style'.

Democracy

How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.

A close-up of an ornate coat with gold embroidered leaves and gold buttons embossed with the Australian coat of arms.

Collection

Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.

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Stories

Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.

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