MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. Some exhibitions will be closed from 14 July to early September 2025 for essential building works. Learn more
Hear arguments for and against conscription.
Visit MoAD from your classroom and get young people talking about democracy, leadership and sustainability.
Support your students to become active citizens in the very place history was made.
Practical resources and ideas to use in the classroom across civics and citizenship, media literacy and more.
Find out what's on, how to get here, access guidance, our shop and cafe.
Discover Billy Hughes's role in the peace treaty negotiations.
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