MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. The House of Representatives chamber will be closed from 3-5 November for an event. Some exhibitions and rooms are closed for essential building works. Learn more
Discover hands-on exhibitions that foster imagination, self-confidence and creativity.
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Craft, outdoor activities and games to do at home that explore children's rights, the environment, relationships and much more.
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Discover the exhibitions, events, tours and rooms of Old Parliament House.
Express your ideas and share your opinions by making a mini magazine in this hands-on exhibition.
The room where party members worked quietly and debated loudly.
Use vintage typewriters to share your ideas.
Souvenirs and stories from Queen Elizabeth’s 1954 visit to Old Parliament House.
Celebrates the life and work of Joan Child, the first woman to become Speaker of the House.
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