MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. Some exhibitions and rooms will be closed from September 2025 for essential building works. Learn more
Discover hands-on exhibitions that foster imagination, self-confidence and creativity.
Visit
Craft, outdoor activities and games to do at home that explore children's rights, the environment, relationships and much more.
Discover
Explore the surprisingly humble office where Gough Whitlam, Malcolm Fraser and Bob Hawke once led the country.
A meeting place that's always been the centre of the action.
Discover where the debates, drama and business of parliament was broadcast.
A hands-on exhibition with craft, stories, role play and games to foster imagination, inclusion and community.
Follow the journey of Australia’s democracy through the debates that have shaped our nation.
Retelling the story of the Wave Hill walk-off.
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.
© Copyright 2025 Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House Privacy Statement