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Explore. Play. Imagine
Inquisitive young minds can explore, play and imagine in MoAD’s interactive exhibitions and heritage spaces. Developed specially for young minds, children will love being able to touch, discover and learn about …
Open Air PlayUP
Want some outdoor fun these school holidays?
Soak up the spring sunshine at Open Air PlayUP. The stunning Senate Courtyard is brought to life with giant lawn games, building blocks and teepees. Try your hand at giant connect four or curl up with one of our books in a teepee.
Open weekdays 10am to 5pm, 30 September – 11 October.
PlayUP
Get hands-on in PlayUP, a fun and interactive exhibition space for kids under five. Let your child’s imagination run wild in the role play Kindness Café, or spark creativity during PlayUP’s daily craft session – there’s a new theme explored each week.
Don’t miss the free craft activity daily from 10.30 am – 12.30 pm.
These school holidays, take a trip to the moon and craft your very own rocket. If you would prefer to keep your feet planted firmly on the ground, learn about sustainability by building sustainable houses out of recycled materials.
DressUP
Imagine how you can change the world in DressUP, a hands-on exhibition space for school-aged children. Try on costumes inspired by the iconic outfits of Beyonce, Malala, Dr Karl and more.
Connect with their lives as you discover the challenges they overcame to make a difference in the world. As you explore the stories of the world’s most inspirational people, think about how you can use your voice to change the world.
What's On
Twilight Zone at OPH
Twilight Zone kicks off Friday 4 October at 5.00pm in the transformed Old Parliament House courtyard.
Embrace that golden hour of an afternoon in an activated space with exciting beverage partners, music and snack-y foods.
Join the Twilight Zone every Friday where drinks taste better, stars sparkle brighter and conversions flow freely.
When: 5.00pm every Friday afternoon starting from 4 October
Where: House of Representatives Courtyard, Old Parliament House
Out and Loud Festival
LGBTIQ+ choirs from all over Australasia will perform in Canberra’s cultural institutions as part of the Out & Loud festival.
Join us for a free performance by two choirs in the stunning House of Representatives Courtyard while enjoying a beverage during our, Twilight Zone summer drinks at Old Parliament House.
When: Starting at 5.00pm, Friday, 25 October
Where: House of Represenatives Courtyard, Old Parliament House
Love is in the Air at MoAD
Until 13 October, MoAD is showcasing the love stories that took place in the heart of Australian politics from the 1930s until 1988.
Go on the Love Is In The Air tour through the iconic Old Parliament House and discover some of the greatest love stories in Australian history.
When: Daily at 2.15pm until Sunday 13 October
Cost: $8.00pp
After Dark: Ghost Hunters Tour
The spookiest night of the year, Halloween, is nearly upon us.
Join us for a torchlight tour of mysterious occurrences and dastardly deeds at Old Parliament House.
Help us solve the mystery of the ghostly encounters that have been experienced here after the sun goes down.
When: 8.30pm, Thursday, 31 October
Where: Old Parliament House
Cost: $29.00 pp
From our blog
Love letters at the heart of politics
While democracy isn’t usually synonymous with romance, the MoAD collection holds a few gems that showcases the love that blossomed within the walls of Old Parliament House.
New at the Little Corner Shop
Do you feel that the art of letter writing has disappeared? Now MoAD is bringing it back.
The Little Corner Shop is now stocked with special letter writing kits. These writing kits, which are handmade in the Blue Mountains, are made using recycled paper, so your letter writing won’t have an impact on the planet.
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