Media and meaning making
Develop media literacy and critical thinking skills.
This matrix has a wide variety of engaging activities to support media making and development of critical thinking skills.
MoAD and the Courtyard Cafe are open. There may be building works during your visit. Learn more
This matrix has a wide variety of engaging activities to support media making and development of critical thinking skills.
The first Australian commemorative coin marked the 1927 opening of Australia's provisional Parliament House.
Understand plastic waste as an issue, discuss sustainability and empower student voice and agency.
Learn about some of Australia's animals and plants at risk of extinction.
This poster identifies key concepts, competencies and knowledge indicators for media literacy.
Read about the significance of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy.
What made the Watson government notable?
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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