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Highlights of Old Parliament House
Highlights
- Discover the rich stories of Australian democracy in the historic halls of Old Parliament House.
- Sit in the Senate Chamber's leather chairs and imagine the leaders who once occupied them.
- Explore the office where three prime ministers shaped the nation’s future and feel the weight of history.
- Uncover the intriguing tale behind the barber's chair and the numerous clocks throughout the building.
Hear stories of the people and events that shaped Australian democracy in the very place it happened.
This tour takes you through some of the building’s most important spaces and uncovers fascinating stories about its occupants.
Take a seat in the leather chairs of the Senate Chamber and wonder who might have sat in this seat before you. See the office where three prime ministers have worked. Find out why there’s a barber’s chair in the building and the story behind all the clocks.
Tour details
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Available from 31 August 2024 to 31 August 2027
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Available from 31 August 2024 to 31 August 2027
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Available from 31 August 2024 to 31 August 2027
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Available from 31 August 2024 to 31 August 2027
Features
Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.moadoph.gov.au/visit/access
Operation information
Tours at The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House (MoAD)
The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House (MoAD) is a living museum of social and political history. Located in a nationally significant heritage-listed building, MoAD’s exhibitions, historic rooms, guided tours and family activities invite you to consider the past, present and future of our democracy and why it matters.
Memberships
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
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