MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
How these museum objects tell stories of past members for Bennelong.
Book a guided tour of Old Parliament House and discover significant moments in Australia's political history.
Some considerations on forming a political party.
Visit the Press Gallery and see the journalists' busy offices. Learn about the role of the media in democracy.
How Bob Hawke felt about his time as Prime Minister at both houses of parliament.
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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