MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. Some exhibitions and rooms will be closed from September 2025 for essential building works. Learn more
Discover hands-on exhibitions that foster imagination, self-confidence and creativity.
VisitCraft, outdoor activities and games to do at home that explore children's rights, the environment, relationships and much more.
DiscoverHear stories of the people and events that shaped Australian democracy in the very place it happened.
Listen to audio descriptions of political cartoons from Behind the Lines 2024.
The party room was a place to celebrate achievements, build camaraderie and even take a nap.
Celebrates the life and work of Joan Child, the first woman to become Speaker of the House.
Listen to the stories about the prime ministers' wives.
Use vintage typewriters to share your ideas.
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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