Family trails
Explore, discover and learn with these self-guided trails.
Our family trails are a fun way to learn about Old Parliament House and our exhibitions at your own pace, with activities and challenges for everyone.
Discovery trail
Pick up a museum map at reception and follow the Discovery Trail around Old Parliament House. Complete the 7 challenges and get your map stamped in King's Hall when you finish.
Behind the Lines
Collect a family trail board at our Behind the Lines exhibition and look for the clues in the cartoons. Think about how cartoonists come up with their funny ideas.
Truth, Power and a Free Press
Use your detective skills in our Truth, Power and a Free Press exhibition. Learn about the important work journalists do and crack a code.
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Speaker’s Suite
Celebrates the life and work of Joan Child, the first woman to become Speaker of the House.
Parliamentary Broadcasting and ABC Studio
Discover where the debates, drama and business of parliament was broadcast.
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Discover the inner workings of the public service.
Clerk of the Senate's Office
See the office where the Clerk of the Senate worked and later became a movie set.