The arrival
Help students to build empathy.
The arrival by Shaun Tan explores the experience of an immigrant arriving in a new country told entirely through illustration.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
The arrival by Shaun Tan explores the experience of an immigrant arriving in a new country told entirely through illustration.
Our Interpretation team goes through a fascinating and meticulous process to re-create old rooms.
Discover how referendums work with this graphic story by cartoonist David Conley.
Discover how opinion polls originated.
Help the environment by collecting rubbish.
A spotlight on the work of two Indigenous artists.
Explore the power of letter-writing and empower young people as changemakers.
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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