| Name |
Description |
Time |
Location |
Children’s Activity Trail Booklet |
Explore, discover, imagine! Encounter ancient fossils, historic artworks and fascinating stories as you journey through the home of Australia’s democracy. This creative activity trail is designed especially for children (and future parliamentarians) to explore new places and uncover what makes this house so special.
Pick up your trail booklet from the Information Desk in the Marble Foyer or the Information Hub in Members’ Hall.
Complete the trail and return to the Information Desk in the Marble Foyer to collect your official stamp! |
Available all day |
Marble Foyer Information Desk, Ground Floor
Information Hub in Members’ Hall, Level 1 |
LEGO® fun Facts |
Explore what happens inside Parliament House through the imaginative world of LEGO®!
Search through Australia’s LEGO® Parliament House, it’s action-packed and full of characters. Don’t forget to tick off your fact sheet as you go.
It’s interactive, educational and awesome!
Pick up your fact sheet at the LEGO® exhibition to start your adventure. |
Available all day |
Queen’s Terrace Gallery, Level 1 |
Parliamentary Role Play |
Learn about our democratic processes in this fun role-playing activity. Led by the Parliamentary Education Office, discover how ideas for laws are discussed and voted upon in the Australian Parliament. |
Drop-in between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm |
Education Alcove, Level 1 |
Have Your Say: Democracy in Action |
Cast your vote at Parliament House and experience democracy in action.
Led by the Parliamentary Education Office, you will have an opportunity to have your say on a range of topics. |
Drop in between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm |
Education Alcove, Level 1 |
Chambers Photo Booth |
What does it look like to work as a parliamentary official?
Snap a photo in front of large images of the House of Representatives and Senate holding a prop ceremonial Mace or Black Rod. |
Drop in between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm |
Education Alcove, Level 1 |
The Face that Changes a Nation |
Step into the shoes of Australia’s leaders and create your own portrait alongside the Historic Memorials.
Pop on your artist hat, pick up a pencil and draw your self-portrait under the watchful gaze of Australia’s former Prime Ministers!
Imagine yourself as part of the Parliament House Art Collections in this fun, drop-in activity for all ages. |
Drop in between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm |
Members’ Hall, Level 1 |
Paws at Parliament with Story Dogs - Reading About Democracy |
It’s fun, it’s friendly, and it’s all about making the world a better place – one story at a time!
Join us for a heartwarming reading experience with Story Dogs at Parliament House! In this gentle and welcoming activity, children and families can explore books about democracy in the company of our friendly Story Dogs and their handlers. Dive into books that help you understand how you can create positive change in your corner of the world.
All books are available from the Parliament Shop, so you can keep exploring after story time! |
Drop in between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm |
Senate side, Level 1 |
Unfurling the Flag |
Join us in the Great Hall as we unfurl a flag that has flown high above Australian Parliament House. See it up-close and reflect on the iconic flag’s place in our democracy. |
12:00 pm to 12:30 pm |
Great Hall, Ground Floor |
National Youth Parliament ‘Pop-Up’ |
Meet the 2026 National Youth Parliament team and find out more about the program. Join local Canberra artist Estelle Briedis in creating Chamber-inspired screen-printed bookmarks. |
Drop in between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm |
House of Representatives side, Level 1 |