MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. Some exhibitions will be closed from 14 July to early September 2025 for essential building works. Learn more

Free entry

Open 9am to 5pm daily
(Closed Christmas Day)
Plan your visit

Find us at

18 King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT
Ngunnawal, Ngunawal, Ngambri Country
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2025 ANNUAL APPEAL

Your donation will help us conserve and archive the Graeme 'Bluey' Thomson Collection.

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THE SHOP AT OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE

Shop for great gifts, books, T-shirts and toys.

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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.

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Collection

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

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Stories

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

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