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
These activity ideas support caring for the local environment, decision making and being you.
Explore the power of trying again and being creative.
Discover what's on at the museum for families and activities to do at home.
Old Parliament House was the home of Australia’s federal government from 1927 to 1988.
An introduction to democracy and why it matters.
Influencers are not a new phenomenon.
Explore the debate with political cartoons, audio and activities.
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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