MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
A spotlight on collection items from the 1930s.
How the front doors of Old Parliament House were rescued and restored after fire damage.
How UK elections are both familiar and foreign to Australian voters.
Find out what's on, how to get here, access guidance, our shop and cafe.
Learn about the life of Jagera man Neville Bonner AO.
We are a living museum of Australian political and social history.
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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