MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
Read about the significance of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy.
Discover the plants and animals all around us.
Lionel Rose: boxing world title holder.
Discover the rich history of our national heritage–listed building.
Learn about First Nations culture, history and traditions.
Understand how a free press is essential to a thriving democracy.
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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