MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. Some exhibitions and rooms will be closed from September 2025 for essential building works. Learn more
We love talking to new venues about hosting our Behind the Lines political cartoon exhibition.
A 1937 referendum asked Australians if the Commonwealth should regulate air travel.
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
How parties and candidates campaign for your vote.
Common terms explained.
The Museum of Australian Democracy acknowledges Australia's First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We respectfully acknowledge the role that First Nations people continue to play in shaping Australia's democracy. We also acknowledge the Ngunnawal, Ngunawal and Ngambri peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the region in which MoAD is located.
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