MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
Discover hands-on exhibitions that foster imagination, self-confidence and creativity.
VisitCraft, outdoor activities and games to do at home that explore children's rights, the environment, relationships and much more.
DiscoverTry on costumes. Get inspired.
Use vintage typewriters to share your ideas.
Follow the 11-year long prime ministership of John Howard.
See the Clerk of the Senate's office as it was on the day of the 1975 dismissal.
Follow the journey of Australia’s democracy through the debates that have shaped our nation.
Souvenirs and stories from Queen Elizabeth’s 1954 visit to Old Parliament House.
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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