MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. Some exhibitions and rooms will be closed from September 2025 for essential building works. Learn more
The architect of Old Parliament House would be surprised to find this building still standing today!
When we restored the House of Representatives chamber in 2023, we unearthed surprising stories.
A game of politics and economics.
Explore what qualities make a good leader and how young people can make positive change.
A hands-on exhibition with craft, stories, role play and games to foster imagination, inclusion and community.
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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