Events
March
Architecture Tour
Monday 10 March
This Canberra Day, explore the remarkable architecture of Old Parliament House—one of Canberra’s most iconic heritage buildings.
Monday 10 March
2.00pm–3.00pm
Free after entry
Library courtyard steps completed ca.1926 taken from North East. Mildenhall 3427. Courtesy of the National Archives of Australia.
Mrs Prime Minister exhibition opening morning tea
Wednesday 19 March
Join us for a morning tea to celebrate the opening of Old Parliament House’s exhibition Mrs Prime Minister—Public Image, Private Lives. Curator Merryn Gates will talk about the process of developing the exhibition and the important roles played by prime ministers wives. In association with Women’s History Month.
Wednesday 19 March
10.30am–11.30am
Bookings required info@oph.gov.au
$10 per person, includes morning tea provided by Ginger Catering
Roof Tours
Friday 21 March until Monday 24 March (Easter long weekend)
Soak up the special view of Canberra from the top of Old Parliament House, which is normally off-limits to the public. Learn how the roof changed from a garden to a major thoroughfare and a place for discreet meetings. Meet in King’s Hall.
21 to 24 March
9.45am & 10.15am
Bookings required info@oph.gov.au
Ages 7+ children must be accompanied by an adult
Free after entry
Old Parliament House collection
April
The Great Debate
Friday 11 April
Be quick and join the select few who will see the University of the Third Age Debating team go head to head with a team of Canberra’s top debaters, as part of this year’s Seniors Week 2008. In conjunction with Council on the Ageing (COTA), ACT.
Friday 11 April
1.30pm–2.30pm
House of Representatives
Bookings required info@oph.gov.au
Free after entry
Curator’s talk: Contact/s:30—The Art of Photojournalism
15 April
Join Robert Pledge, co-founder of Contact Press Images, as he offers a rare insight into the making of Contact/s:30, a powerful photographic exhibition featuring some of the most iconic news images of the past three decades. Contact/s:30 is an Australian Centre for Photography Touring Exhibition.
Tuesday 15 April
5.30pm–7.00pm
Bookings advised info@oph.gov.au
Free after entry
Parental guidance recommended
© Alon Reininger Police Academy, dog training under Apartheid. Pretoria, South Africa, March 1976 Courtesy Contact Press Images
Roof Tours
16 & 17 April
23 & 24 April
Soak up the special view of Canberra from the top of Old Parliament House, which is normally off-limits to the public. Learn how the roof changed from a garden to a major thoroughfare and a place for discreet meetings. Meet in King’s Hall
Wednesday 16 & Thursday 17 April
Wednesday 23 & Thursday 24 April
9.45am & 10.15am
Bookings required info@oph.gov.au
Ages 7+ children must be accompanied by an adult
Free after entry
Old Parliament House collection
Haunted Heritage Tour
Wednesday 16 & 23 April
BOOKED OUT
Delve into the mystery and intrigue of Old Parliament House as Tim the Yowie Man takes you on a unique tour that shines the spotlight onto the secret underbelly of this Canberra landmark. Discover what lurks in the shadows, hear seldom-told stories of past residents, and explore the roof passages and other secrets.
Wednesday 16 & 23 April
7.30pm–9.00pm
Limited numbers—bookings essential info@oph.gov.au
$10 per person
Old Parliament House collection
May
Haunted Heritage Tour
Wednesday 7 May
BOOKED OUT
Delve into the mystery and intrigue of Old Parliament House as Tim the Yowie Man takes you on a unique tour that shines the spotlight onto the secret underbelly of this Canberra landmark. Discover what lurks in the shadows, hear seldom-told stories of past residents, and explore the roof passages and other secrets.
Wednesday 7 May
7.30pm–9.00pm
Limited numbers—bookings essential info@oph.gov.au
$10 per person
Old Parliament House collection
The Keating Tangos
Thursday 8 May
Part concert, part reflection, in this performance guest speakers and commentators discuss aspects of Australia’s identity as shaped through key cultural and political leaders. Elena Kats-Chernin at the piano provides her own commentary, through her music, of these ideas of growth, transition and change. Program will also include a selection from The Keating Tangos, composed in homage to Paul Keating in 1997.
In association with Canberra International Music Festival.
Thursday 8 May
6.00pm–7.15pm
King’s Hall
Bookings essential 02 6247 1223
Tickets: Full $45, Concession $25
Paul Keating speaking in House of Representatives, House of Representatives Chamber Research Library.
Yes Ma’am!
Sunday morning with the Steamboat Stompers
Sunday 11 May
The Steamboat Stompers of the Royal Military College Band, Duntroon, present a selection of Australian dance hall favourites for Old Parliament House’s exhibition Mrs Prime Minister—Public Image, Private Lives.
Sunday 11 May
11.00am–12.00pm
Senate Courtyard
Free after entry
New RMC Steamboat Stompers
