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Driven by an inquiry approach and critical reflection, we empower young people to become active citizens.
The APS Census reports reflect how staff feel about working at MoAD.
Our volunteers are ambassadors for MoAD, sharing the stories of Old Parliament House.
We are located inside Old Parliament House and you can get here by car, bus or bike.
Use this page to find the locations of exhibitions, heritage spaces, the cafe and visitor facilities.
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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices and names of deceased people.
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