Open Air PlayUP is back at MoAD these school holidays!Looking for a day out to entertain the whole family? MoAD has something for everyone these school holidays. Your family will love exploring the iconic Old Parliament House and you can borrow one of our action packs to make it the ultimate adventure. Visit our award winning, imaginative play space, PlayUP and don’t miss the free craft activity daily from 10:30am-12:30pm. Run away with the circus in our dress ups in the Behind the Lines exhibition and enjoy fun and games in the stunning Senate Courtyard with the return of the popular Open Air PlayUP, weekdays during school holidays. What's On At MoADTall Poppies and Poplars Tour Want to visit a more exclusive garden this spring? Join us for a 45 minute tour through the green spaces of Old Parliament House. Discover secret gardens and learn about the stories behind them. Behind The Lines Family Activities Come one, come all to see MoAD’s Behind The Lines exhibition one last time, before the new BTL opens in November. There are games the whole family will enjoy. Your children can even dress up as their favourite circus characters while they play political Guess Who or Snap! The Waterhouse Exhibition Let the beautiful and profound artworks from the Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize take you on an inspiring exploration of our natural environment. Come and see the exhibition, hosted by the National Archives of Australia, one last time before it leaves MoAD on 14 October. Upcoming EventsRe-imagine the future of Australia at the Henry Parkes Oration 2018 MoAD and the Henry Parkes Foundation invite you to hear Professor Megan Davis speak on Indigenous recognition, constitutional reform When: 5:30pm with refreshments from 5pm, Monday 22 October Where: Members Dining Room 1, MoAD Free event, bookings essential as spaces are limited Get your weekend started early at Friday Night Drinks The popular Friday night drinks at Old Parliament House are back. Celebrate longer days and warmer weather with an after work beverage and a bite to eat in the stunning House of Representatives Courtyard. Don’t miss Happy Hour from 4:30pm – 5:30pm offering $5 house beer and wine. When: 4 pm-late, every Friday from October 12 Pop in to the Little Corner ShopLooking for the perfect book to keep your little ones entertained these school holidays? The Little Corner Shop is now selling Help Around The House, by award winning author, and the 2018/2019 children's laureate Morris Gleitzman's. This story tells the tale of a young boy, Ludo, who moves to Canberra when his father is elected into Federal Parliament. Ludo takes this opportunity to make the world a better place by helping people in need. However, he soon discovers that it's not the homeless of Canberra who need help but the rich and powerful. Democratic satisfaction at all time lowLast month we released the initial findings from new research conducted in partnership with the Institute of Governance and Policy Analysis at the University of Canberra. The headline data shows a continued decline of satisfaction by Australian’s in our democratic process. The results were released by the ABC, alongside an interactive digital survey. Give your views on Australian politics and your level of trust in government and civic institutions by answering questions anonymously. Your results will then be calculated and you can see where you sit in relation others. Love the Museum?Donate to the museum to help us create powerful exhibitions, interactive experiences and education programs. Join Our Online CommunityJoin our online community to get updates as they happen, see behind-the-scenes photos of what's been happening at the museum and chat with us directly.
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