MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. Some exhibitions and rooms will be closed from September 2025 for essential building works. Learn more
Book a guided tour of Old Parliament House and discover significant moments in Australia's political history.
Discover key events and decisions that were made at Old Parliament House.
Learn about connecting with your family and friends.
Follow the 11-year long prime ministership of John Howard.
Every person can contribute to democracy.
Father of Federation and newspaper man.
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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