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Visit Australian Parliament House

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6277 5399

Address: Parliament Dr 2600 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: aph.gov.au/visit_parliament

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23.01.2022 The Indigenous Art Code promotes fair and ethical trade of Indigenous artwork and The Parliament Shop is proud to support this code. To find out more email us: [email protected] #NAIDOCWeek2020

19.01.2022 Today is Museum Shop Sunday! Save 10% off everything in stock at The Parliament Shop. With unique gifts that are locally and Australian made, we have jewellery, children’s products, home accessories and gourmet food items. There’s something for everyone, so book a tour and drop in to see what you can find http://ow.ly/sBYZ50CtVII Museum Shop Sunday supports stores in cultural institutions, with around 1,500 shops taking part across 23 countries. #MuseumStoreSunday

16.01.2022 Help support museum and cultural institution shops this weekend, as part of Museum Store Sunday. The Parliament Shop is one of around 1,500 stores in 23 countries taking part in the campaign. These shops offer unique products in special institutions, showcasing a broad range of curated, mission-specific and locally sourced gifts. If you’re looking for a stocking filler or something special for yourself, book a tour this Sunday and drop in to see what’s in store http://ow.ly/sBYZ50CtVII #MuseumStoreSunday

13.01.2022 We’re looking for a Senior Communications Officer who has experience across a range of activities, including developing and implementing communication and social media strategies. Apply now or learn more here: http://ow.ly/8Slf50Cl9m3

13.01.2022 The Presiding Officers have today released a statement about access arrangements to Parliament House. These arrangements are in place for both sitting and non-sitting weeks until further notice. http://ow.ly/zi3t50CviKb

12.01.2022 Kurtjar artist Ian Waldron says of his painting of Delta Downs Station - one of the largest and wholly Indigenous owned and managed cattle stations in Australia ‘I am creating an awareness of our people and their enduring presence and great achievements on their traditional land’. [Ian Waldron (born 1950) Kurtjar peoples, Muster at Delta Downs, 2015, Parliament House Art Collection, Department of Parliamentary Services, Canberra, ACT] #NAIDOCWeek2020

11.01.2022 Relive the Voyage of Discovery: Sir Joseph Banks Florilegium. Our exhibition is now closed, but if you didn’t get the chance to visit, explore our online experience, The Florilegium and Parliament House http://ow.ly/TtFj50CaQgB

11.01.2022 Experience Question Time in person. Book your ticket to our Question Time and building tour here http://ow.ly/B8BW50CpCPh Artist credit: The Brickman, Lego Australian Parliament House, 2018, Parliament House Art Collection, Department of Parliamentary Services, Canberra ACT.

11.01.2022 Did you know that our iconic stainless steel flag mast acts as a huge lightning rod? It protects an area of approximately 350 square metres over the centre of the building. Copper bars are connected to the base of each flag mast leg, and runs down the sides of the curved granite walls to connect with the building’s earth. When lightning strikes the mast, it is conducted harmlessly down to the ground.

09.01.2022 To mark Remembrance Day, a short ceremony was held in the Great Hall of Parliament House this morning. The Last Post was played by bugler, Musician Thomson. #WeRememberThem #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay

08.01.2022 Today we pay our respects to all Australians who have served, and are still serving our country. #WeRememberThem #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay

07.01.2022 Strong communication skills and adaptability are some key factors you’ll need as a Parliamentary Security Service Officer. Come work in a diverse environment - we’re now recruiting for multiple positions. Apply now or learn more here: http://ow.ly/DbUg50Cd5bV or http://ow.ly/oEsr50Cd5bW (affirmative measures)

07.01.2022 #OTD in 1978, Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser (LP, Member for Wannon, Vic., 195583) announced a new Parliament House would be built in Canberra, to be completed by Australia Day 1988. NAA: A6135, K25/5/93/141

07.01.2022 A century after his death, a new exhibition at Australian Parliament House celebrates the life and work of Edmund ‘Toby’ Barton. Our latest exhibition Sir Edmund Barton: Australia’s first Prime Minister starts this Friday.

05.01.2022 We’re looking for an Assistant Director and a Senior Network Engineer for our Secure Networks team in the Information Services Division. Apply now or learn more here: http://ow.ly/S0sK50Cl9mK

03.01.2022 Our expert guides can’t wait to show you the most significant features of this amazing building. Tours available 7 days a week from 9:30am. Book your visit to Parliament House here http://ow.ly/EkHL50CpBAU

02.01.2022 Earlier this week, Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham met with Adelaide’s Playford College, the first school group to fly into Canberra to visit Parliament House during a sitting week since March. We’ve missed having schools visit us and we can’t wait to gradually welcome students back to learn