Museum of Australian Democracy

What’s included with admission:

• Access to Old Parliament House heritage spaces
• House of Representatives Chamber
• Prime Minister’s Suite
• Authentically preserved historic offices
• Contemporary exhibitions (Democracy DNA, Changemakers)
• PlayUP hands-on exhibition (craft, stories, role play, games)
• Family trails (self-guided exploration)
• DressUP costume exhibition
• Zine Lounge (make mini magazines)
• Yours Faithfully (vintage typewriter exhibition)

📍 Old Parliament House, King George Terrace, Parkes ACT, Australia

1. Opening Hours:
2. What ages is it suitable for: All ages. Family trails designed for mixed ages. Kids’ hands-on exhibitions throughout
3. Do I need to book a tour: Both guided and self-guided options are available.
4. When is PlayUP activities available: PlayUP craft activities daily 10:30am-12:30pm
5. Family Facilities: Baby changing facilities are located on the Lower Floor and the Main Floor.
6. Accessibility: Actively welcomes people with access needs. Offer multiple options for booking – web, email, phone. Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints. Accept the Companion Card. Train your staff in disability awareness. Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request). Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met. Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements). Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations). Caters for people with allergies and intolerances. Have equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator. Caters for people who use a wheelchair. Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters). Have a doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm). Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar. Have step free access to the conference or function room. Have accessible seating areas in theatrette. Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked. Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room. Have at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high). Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia). Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information). A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility. Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss. Provide information in audio format (includes an audio described map of your venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays). Provide digital communication materials (hard copy information is also available on line). Use easy read fonts in your signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial). Have audio enabled lifts. Have raised tactile buttons in your lifts. Have handrails on all your stairways. Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss. Have a hearing loop. Train your staff in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss. Staff are trained in Auslan. Have TVs with captioning option. Have volume controlled phones. Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids). Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth. Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting. Have grab rails in the bathroom. Provide seating in common areas including reception area. An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website. https://www.moadoph.gov.au/visit/access.