Museum of Australian Democracy
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There’s something for the whole family to enjoy at MoAD in Old Parliament House. From fun family spaces with games and dress ups, to authentically restored heritage areas and contemporary exhibitions, MoAD offers an exciting adventure in one iconic building.
Step back in time to the Bob Hawke era in the restored Prime Minister’s suite or absorb history by sitting in the House of Representatives and Senate Chambers.
Explore MoAD’s latest exhibitions at your own pace and be moved and inspired by first hand stories of journalists in Truth, Power and a Free Press.
Or laugh out loud at some of this year’s best political cartoons in Behind the Lines where 2019’s politics is seen through the frame of Aussie rock music. You can even release your inner rockstar with dress ups and air guitar.
There’s hands on fun for the kids with the free, daily, facilitated craft activities in PlayUP, and stop by Yours Faithfully and show the kids what letter writing was like before iPads and social media. Write letters to friends, family or even your local representative on vintage typewriters and let MoAD post them for you.
Due to current health advice on social distancing, please contact the business for the most up to date information regarding opening times and services.
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The spiritual home of Australian Democracy, Old Parliament House -
Leave your mark on the Archiloom in Craftivism. Dissident Objects and Subversive Forms -
Roleplay in the Kindness Cafe in PlayUP -
Live out your rockstar dreams in the Behind the Lines family space -
Dress up as the Speaker of the House -
Get crafty in PlayUP, daily from 10.30am until 12.30pm -
Sit in the very place where history happened - The Senate Chamber -
Go on an adventure through MoAD with a Superhero Action Pack -
Explore Australia's media history in Truth, Power and a Free Press -
Laugh out loud at the best political cartoons of the year in Behind the Lines
DETAILS
OPENING HOURS
Daily: 9am-5pm
COSTS
Between $1.00 and $5.00
$1 for children* and concession
$2 for adults
$5 for family
*Children under 5 are free
ACCESSIBILITY
Disabled access available, contact operator for details
Location
Museum of Australian Democracy
King George Terrace, 18, Parkes, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Features
Cafe
Carpark
Conference/Function Facilities
Family Friendly
Games or recreation room
Non Smoking Establishment
Parents Room
Restaurant
Reviews
TripAdvisor traveller rating
Ranked #3 of 221 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor
Awards
- Certificate of Excellence 2019
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“Good use of Old Parliament House”
Surprised how basic both houses were.
Some very interesting exhibits from Australia's early years.
Worth spending an hour or two here.
bm6233
“The Museum is in the Old Parliament and its worth visiting.”
The Museum of Democracy is in the Old Parliament, a 30-minute walk from the Parliament Building.The Old Parliament, is a fine building very much of its time. This is a good useum, mainly colonial...
Brian M
“Great history”
MoAD has fantastic and terrible exhibits - PMs office, all PMs of Australia exhibit, Play Up space are all fantastic. Modern art and section about democracy is very left-leaning. Just sticking to...
nethaniahhomeschool
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