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Discover hands-on exhibitions that foster imagination, self-confidence and creativity.
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Craft, outdoor activities and games to do at home that explore children's rights, the environment, relationships and much more.
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Try on costumes. Get inspired.
Celebrate activists and their allies who have championed justice and equality.
Explore the surprisingly humble office where Gough Whitlam, Malcolm Fraser and Bob Hawke once led the country.
Are you game to discover if Old Parliament House is haunted?
Top secret meetings held here.
Retelling the story of the Wave Hill walk-off.
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