Museum of Australian Democracy

The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Celebrating the spirit of Australian democracy and the power of your voice within it.

[Museum of Australian Democracy @MoAD_Canberra]

We marked the 50th anniversary of the dismissal with reflections of the day from politicians, journalists and those who were there.
@barriecassidy @AlboMP

[Troy Bramston @TroyBramston]

And we are off and running at Old Parliament House (@MoAD_Canberra) for the 50th anniversary of #GoughWhitlam’s dismissal with a packed program of speakers. Tune in via live broadcast. #auspol

[Antony Green - elections @AntonyGreenElec]

Exciting moment as I deliver on an election promise and hand over my 2008-25 election night tie to the Museum of Australian Democracy, Old Parliament House, Canberra.

[Museum of Australian Democracy @MoAD_Canberra]

Democracy in a Box is a free, reusable toolkit filled with civics learning resources designed for students in years 5 and 6. @barriecassidy talks about it at today’s launch. Listen from 12.07:
https://t.co/N1T3Q4iYFm

Proudly supported by Tim Fairfax AC and Gina Fairfax AC.

[Matt Cosgrove Books @MrMattCosgrove]

Join me for Science Week! 🦙🚀

Alpacas (& plants) in Space & more!

August 13th 10am

Details here…

https://t.co/vBsP97l2qM

[nordacious @nordacious]

"Showing political cartoons we love – and you might as well." Thank you @oldparliamenthouse for letting my art join the walls of MOAD. A huge honour to be among such fine company. 😽 | https://t.co/ThB6MeLwIn

[Museum of Australian Democracy @MoAD_Canberra]

You might be hearing a lot about misinformation at the moment… but it’s not always as simple as spotting ‘fake news’. We need to keep asking questions.
Learn more about misinformation and democracy: https://t.co/C3wBUAqG6i

[Museum of Australian Democracy @MoAD_Canberra]

How does democracy make you feel, actually? Does it get you in the mood? Or is it kinda complicated?

We want to set you up on a Date with Democracy... what are you doing during Enlighten this year? Stay tuned for more: https://t.co/DpnS0gsDTK @EventsACT

[Museum of Australian Democracy @MoAD_Canberra]

Canberra Writers Festival is almost here! Have you got your tickets yet? We're hosting a huge range of events including Being Peter Dutton, Ghost Stories, Status Anxiety + more. Grab your tickets and view the full itinerary: https://t.co/aNc8W30Bqu

[Virginia Haussegger AM @Virginia_Hauss]

Memorialising that gutsy feminist trailblazer Sen Susan Ryan and the 40th anniversary of the #SexDiscriminationAct another Aust world first! Here with her pals & sister trailblazers Dame Quentin Bryce & feminist icon @SummersAnne @WomensAgenda @WIM_Aus @MoAD_Canberra @markgkenny

[Museum of Australian Democracy @MoAD_Canberra]

Meet the Cartoonists: Fiona Katauskas, Danny Eastwood and Jess Harwood.

This video is part of the Behind the Lines 2024 exhibition:
https://t.co/iFGojSA7Cz

[National Archives of Australia @naagovau]

Senator Neville Bonner AO, Australia's first Aboriginal federal MP, demonstrating his boomerang skills at @MoAD_Canberra in 1971.

Learn about Bonner and others who’ve kept the fire burning: https://t.co/P5WDAVc5rd

#NAIDOCWeek #KeepTheFireBurning #BlakLoudProud

[nordacious @nordacious]

One week since I joined @Tony_Burke, @barriecassidy, Dr. Kate Armstrong, and Genevieve Lacey to discuss 'Interpreting Democracy' at OPH. I shared how art can spark conversation, hold the powerful to account, encourage civic engagement, and amplify diverse voices in a democracy ✏️

[Old Treasury Building @OldTreasuryMelb]

Just 10 days left to see 'Behind the Lines' from @MoAD_Canberra at the OTB before it leaves for @RiversideParra!
Cartoon by @JessHarwoodArt

'Behind the Lines' must close 24 May, 2024

[ruth dassonneville @r_dassonneville]

Felt like a kid in a candy store @MoAD_Canberra !

[Old Treasury Building @OldTreasuryMelb]

Good news! You've still got one month left to visit 'Behind the Lines' at Old Treasury.
Open Sunday-Friday, 10am to 4pm. Closed 25 April.
Cartoon by Brett Lethbridge.

[Museum of Australian Democracy @MoAD_Canberra]

Step back in time to the 80s at Old Parliament House in an interactive experience during Enlighten including karaoke & aerobics. Dress up for a chance to win prizes! Free event for all ages. March 8-9, 7pm-10:30pm.

[Museum of Australian Democracy @MoAD_Canberra]

Girls just wanna have fu-un! 🎤Step back in time to the 80s at Old Parliament House in an interactive experience during Enlighten including karaoke & aerobics. Dress up for a chance to win prizes! Free event for all ages. March 8-9, 7pm-10:30pm

[nordacious @nordacious]

BACK TO THE 80’s! 🛼 thank you @MoAD_Canberra for letting me light up your building with my art 🪩 ENLIGHTEN continues for one more weekend - be sure to head to The People’s House and check it out!