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Old Parliament House, formerly known as the Provisional Parliament House, was the seat of the Parliament of Australia from 1927 to 1988. The building began operation on 9 May 1927 after Parliament's relocation from Melbourne to the new capital, Canberra .
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Parliament House was designed by Mitchell/Giurgola & Thorp Architects and built by Concrete Constructions and John Holland joint venture. [1] It was opened on 9 May 1988 by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia. It cost more than $1.1 billion [2] (equivalent to about $4.9 billion in 2022) to build.
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Learn about the history and features of the Old Parliament House Gardens, a historic and cultural attraction in the heart of the National Triangle. The Gardens have been restored to their former glory, enhanced with seating pavilions, rose arbours, pathways and tennis courts.
Learn about the history and heritage of Old Parliament House, the first purpose-built parliament for Australia from 1927 to 1988. Explore the building's architecture, design, events and artefacts at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.
Explore the history and heritage of Australia's democracy in the former parliament building. See exhibitions, tours, cafe, shop and more at this iconic attraction in Canberra.
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. Photographed by Dom Northcott. Museum. The seat of government for 61 years until 1988, includes restored heritage spaces and contemporary exhibitions.
