MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. Some exhibitions and rooms are closed for essential building works. Learn more
These activity ideas support caring for the local environment, decision making and being you.
A chess set with pieces made to look like federal politicians.
An illustrated guide to the Australian Constitution by cartoonist David Conley.
Explore the role of media and support students to be empowered, informed digital citizens.
Explore the ways we communicate through a collection of phones.
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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices and names of deceased people.
© Copyright 2026 Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House Privacy Statement