MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. Some exhibitions and rooms will be closed from September 2025 for essential building works. Learn more

Free entry

Open 9am to 5pm daily
(Closed Christmas Day)
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Find us at

18 King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT
Ngunnawal, Ngunawal, Ngambri Country
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The front of Old Parliament House at night lit with multi-coloured lights and the words 'Australian democratic values'. A crowd of people walk up the stairs into the building.

ENLIGHTEN – DEPARTMENT OF MEMORIES

You're invited to delve into memories of all kinds at our free, interactive Enlighten event. Suitable for all ages!

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BEHIND THE LINES 2025

Our annual exhibition celebrating the year's best political cartoons is on now.

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A man looks at framed cartoons in a political cartooning exhibition at Old Parliament House.
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EXHIBITIONS

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A black and white photo of a group of women holding protest signs in 1975. Signs say 'sexism is alive and well in Australia' and 'dress for comfort not style'.

Democracy

How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.

A close-up of an ornate coat with gold embroidered leaves and gold buttons embossed with the Australian coat of arms.

Collection

Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.

A black and white image of a corridor filled with people crowding around one person

Stories

Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.

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