NAIDOC week
Explore a range of exciting activity ideas to celebrate NAIDOC week.
This matrix has activities, recipes and our list of favourite First Nations picture books.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. Some exhibitions and rooms will be closed from September 2025 for essential building works. Learn more
This matrix has activities, recipes and our list of favourite First Nations picture books.
Use before or after a visit to MoAD to explore more of Old Parliament House.
How a collection item connects us to voices from the past.
Discover the rich history of our national heritage–listed building.
Visit the Press Gallery and see the journalists' busy offices. Learn about the role of the media in democracy.
A look at the political career of Philip Ruddock and what being the Father of the House means.
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.
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