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Paranormal Investigations of Old Parliament House

Are you game to discover if Old Parliament House is haunted?

Location

Reception

When

8pm

Duration

2 hours

Age

18+

Cost

$120

Old Parliament House was listed by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of the 35 most haunted buildings in the world.

Join us for this special after-hours interactive experience, where you will gather evidence and decide for yourself whether Old Parliament House is an old haunted house.

Equipped with ghost-hunting tools, you will be taken through the heritage rooms, corridors and exhibitions after dark, taking part in old-fashioned spirit communication and modern ghost hunting techniques as you attempt to get in touch with those who have walked these halls in the past.

Do you dare?

Upcoming dates:

  • Friday 31 October (Halloween)
  • Saturday 1 November
  • Friday 28 November
  • Saturday 29 November
  • Saturday 27 December
A section of the Old Parliament House building, with the moon in the night sky in the background.


Looking down a winding staircase from above.


Plan your visit

All areas of the tour are accessible by wheelchair.

The tour is conducted by torchlight and the whole building is dimly lit.

The tour discusses deaths that have occurred in the building and supernatural themes, such as ghost sightings.