What's on at MoAD this month...
'We have to reimagine our democracy'
Trust in governments and politicians in Australia is at its lowest level since 1993. The Institute for Governance and Policy Analysis (IGPA) recently brought together a group of eminent politicians and commentators to discuss this and more.
Join us for the final talk in the series Doing Democracy Differently – What works? Evidence from the latest experiments in Australia and beyond hosted by Virginia Haussegger AM with an impressive panel line-up.
When: 5 pm, 16 November 2017
Where: Members Dining Room 2, Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
From rural Tasmania to the global stage: the journey of Christine Milne
As a museum that puts a spotlight on the power of individual and collective voices in our democracy, we are delighted to open our doors to the Senate Chamber to launch Christine Milne’s memoir – An Activist Life.
Join us for this special event as Christine Milne, former leader of the Australian Greens, and Gillian Triggs, former President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, share personal stories about being a woman in Australian politics.
When: 10.30 am, 14 November 2017
Where: Senate Chamber, Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
Upcoming tours
Dismissed: The Tour Relive the events surrounding one of Australia’s greatest political crises – the dismissal of Gough Whitlam’s Labor Government in November 1975. |
Heritage Kitchens Explore the rich atmosphere of the kitchens and the extraordinary collection of equipment required to prepare food for a working parliament. |
Finding and Keeping |
Roll up! Roll up! Behind the Lines 2017 opens 25 November
Marvel at the political cartooning spectacle that is The Three-Ring Circus – showcasing Australian cartoonists’ best takes on 2017 - a tumultuous year under the Big Top of politics.
This year, in conjunction with the exhibition opening, the Australian Cartoonists’ Association are hosting a weekend full of events here at the Museum. The line-up promises industry insights, expert tips, world-class talent and a laugh or two!
When: Opens 25 November 2017
Where: Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
More information or book your ticket ›
From the blog
What did our early PMs sound like?We know a lot about what our early prime ministers were like, but, until recently, we didn't know much about how they sounded... |
Isobel and the KoalaNearly 60 years ago a young Scottish immigrant, Isobel Saxelby, was given a toy koala, a symbol of her new home in Australia. It remained a treasured possession until ‘Kookie’ found a new home in the museum... |
Get that FriYAY! feeling at Friday Night Drinks
With a different theme every Friday, you can kick-off each weekend with a twist. Gather your friends for an evening of music, drinks and that FriYAY! feeling.
When: 4 pm-late, every Friday
Where: The courtyard, Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
From our partners: Canberra Modern
Canberra Modern is a series of events celebrating the mid-century modernist heart of our National Capital. Presented throughout November and featuring walks, talks, markets and a martini masterclass, it is part of DESIGN Canberra, a festival celebrating and promoting Canberra as a global city of design.
When: 7-16 November 2017
Where: University House, Australian National University
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