Old Parliament House, Heritage museum in Parkes, Australia.
Description
The Old Parliament House is a white neoclassical building with symmetrical facades located at the heart of Canberra's parliamentary district. Inside, it contains exhibition spaces that document Australia's democratic development and show how government work took place there.
History
The building served as Australia's federal government center from 1927 to 1988, where major political decisions were made. After 1988, it was converted into a museum to preserve this important chapter of Australian political history.
Culture
The chambers display the formal procedures and seating arrangements that shaped how Australian lawmakers conducted debates and made decisions. Visitors can observe these spaces and understand the rituals that were part of daily parliamentary life.
Practical
The building is open daily for self-guided exploration, allowing visitors to move through the spaces at their own pace. Parking is available at the front and sides, and its central location makes it easy to reach on foot or by local transport.
Did you know?
Inside is the Governor-General's office where one of Australia's greatest constitutional crises began in 1975. This dramatic moment in national politics remains visible through the original room settings preserved there.
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