MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. The chambers will be closed from 17-18 October for the Canberra Writers Festival. Some exhibitions and rooms are closed for essential building works. Learn more
Examine four political cartoons from the First World War about Billy Hughes.
Visit MoAD from your classroom and get young people talking about democracy, leadership and sustainability.
Civics and Citizenship resources for regional and remote classrooms.
Practical resources and ideas to use in the classroom across civics and citizenship, media literacy and more.
Hear arguments for and against conscription.
Explore the debate with political cartoons, audio and activities.
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