Museum Of Australian Democracy At Old Parliament House

Museum Of Australian Democracy At Old Parliament House
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Free entry
Open 9am to 5pm daily
(Closed Christmas Day)
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Find us at
18 King George Terrace, Parkes, ACT
Ngunnawal, Ngunawal, Ngambri Country
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THE PRESS GALLERY
The Press Gallery exhibition is now open. See where the press jockeyed for stories and office space.
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MENZIES AND THE MAKING OF CANBERRA TOUR
Discover how Menzies shaped the nation's capital into the vibrant city it is today.
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OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE
History happened here.
Senate Chamber
Clerk of the Senate's Office
Gardens
House of Representatives Chamber
Parliamentary Broadcasting and ABC Studio
Country Party Room
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EXHIBITIONS
PlayUP
A hands-on exhibition with craft, stories, role play and games to foster imagination, inclusion and community.
Behind the Lines 2025
Our annual exhibition of political cartooning.
Democracy DNA: the People, the Prime Ministers and the World
Follow the journey of Australia’s democracy through the debates that have shaped our nation.
Democracy: Are You In?
People have power! Get involved and help shape Australian democracy.
Blueprint
Explore the steps we’ve taken to build a uniquely Australian democratic system.
Gurindji freedom banners
Retelling the story of the Wave Hill walk-off.
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Democracy
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
Collection
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
Stories
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
Explore
Democracy
How it works, why it matters and the power of your role in it.
Collection
Our collection captures the ideas, movements, people and events of Australian democracy.
Stories
Deep dive into stories about Old Parliament House, Australian history and democracy.
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