The arrival
Help students to build empathy.
The arrival by Shaun Tan explores the experience of an immigrant arriving in a new country told entirely through illustration.

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The arrival by Shaun Tan explores the experience of an immigrant arriving in a new country told entirely through illustration.
Gratitude means being thankful for something and remembering the good things in our lives.
Discover the rich history of our national heritage–listed building.
Stories from the gardens
Explore curated collections of political cartoons organised by theme.
Discover the stories of a few beloved political pets.
A look at the prime ministership of William McMahon.
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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