MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
We are located inside Old Parliament House and you can get here by car, bus or bike.
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Old Parliament House was the home of Australia’s federal government from 1927 to 1988.
The Board directs the objectives, strategies and policies followed by Old Parliament House.
Driven by an inquiry approach and critical reflection, we empower young people to become active citizens.
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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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