Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

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A founding document

Australia's founding documents

See original documents that shaped Australia and our democracy.

Billy Hughes at war

Explore World War I in Australia from conscription to peace negotiations.

First page of the pdf

Marnti Warajanga – A Walk Together

Learn about the First Nations' experience of democracy.

Evdokia Petrov, flanked by two Russian couriers

The Petrov Affair WebQuest

Students can explore Australia's reaction to the threat of communism in the 1950s.

Visitors admiring the exhibition

Australia’s Public Service: For the government of the day

Discover the inner workings of the public service.

Visitors interacting with the exhibition

Visitors interacting with the exhibition

Blueprint

Explore the steps we’ve taken to build a uniquely Australian democratic system.

A view of one wall in the exhibition

A view of another wall in the exhibition

Changemakers

Celebrate activists and their allies who have championed justice and equality.  

A visitor walking past a large "NO or YES" display

Visitors viewing a section of the exhibition

Democracy: Are You In?

Learn more about your role in a healthy, balanced democracy.

Two young visitors enjoying the exhibition

A young visitor trying on the exhibition outfits

DressUP: Change the World

Try on costumes. Get inspired.

A wooden chair and desk

Furnished

The unique, original furnishings of Old Parliament House.

Queen Elizabeth walks up the stairs of Old Parliament House in 1954, wearing a formal gown and surrounded by people.

Happy and Glorious

Souvenirs and stories from Queen Elizabeth’s 1954 visit to Old Parliament House.

Steps with the Aboriginal flag painted on them lead up to a view of a large long white building, Old Parliament House.

First Nations Experiences of Democracy

Learn how First Nations Australians have created change in their fight for equality.