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.
DiscoverSee the Clerk of the Senate's office as it was on the day of the 1975 dismissal.
The unique, original furnishings of Old Parliament House.
Top secret meetings held here.
On this tour discover how Old Parliament House became a home away from home for its politicians.
Souvenirs and stories from Queen Elizabeth’s 1954 visit to Old Parliament House.
Celebrate activists and their allies who have championed justice and equality.
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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