Don't Keep History a Mystery
Visit MoAD during Reconciliation Week and join us for a new tour which considers the experiences of Indigenous Australians within our democracy.
Stories will be shared of how Indigenous Australians and their supporters have explored different pathways to bring about changes, many of which led them here - the seat of Federal Parliament between 1927 and 1988.
Tours will run between 27 May and 2 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in Australia's reconciliation journey - the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision in 1992.
Tours are free after general museum admission however bookings are essential as spaces are limited.
Mother's Day Gift Ideas Looking for that special something to spoil mum with this Mother's Day? Shout out to the Girls has arrived at the MoAD's Little Corner Shop. Brought to life by colourful illustrations from female artists, this book gives shout-outs to 50 awesome Australian women with easy-to-read biographies of their incredible achievements. |
Mother's Day High Tea Make Mother’s Day memorable with a special high tea at Old Parliament House. Take in the beautiful heritage ambience of the Members Dining Room as you enjoy a selection of sweet and savoury treats served with sparkling wine, sparkling water and Darjeeling tea. Bookings are essential and close 5pm Thursday 10 May. |
Upcoming Tours
Ghost Hunters Tours Join us for a torchlight tour illuminated with genuine stories of death, mysterious occurrences and dastardly deeds at Old Parliament House. |
Finders Keepers: Collectors and Their Stories Peek into the fascinating collections of five former politicians. Diverse, rich and often surprising, these collections are brimming with stories. |
Autumn School Holidays
There was a lot going on these school holidays at MoAD. Below are some highlights enjoyed by our visitors.
Open Air PlayUp
Cartooning Masterclass
Museum Week
From the Blog
Museums and Contested Histories
Like all museums, sometimes at MoAD we need to talk about difficult subjects, and we use the power of the items in our collection to help us do that. Kevin Gilbert's piece Massacre Mountain inspired a blog from MoAD’s Senior Historian Libby Stewart that explores how museums can play a role in providing a safe spaces for difficult conversations.
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