Come and explore Australia’s oldest public building and see Parliament House in all its architectβural glory following its recent restoration ββ including spaces not usually open to the public. There’s something for everyone to enjoy – live music, guided tours, historical re-enactments, exhibitions, art, childrenβ’s activities, delicious food and more!β
ββββββββββββββββΒ βββTime
ββEvent/Activityβ
β9:30am
βWelcome to Country
Location: Forecourt
βββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββββΒ ALL DβAYββββββ
ββββΒ ββHistory of the Members’ Lounge
Exhibitiβon (self-guided)
Location: Members’ Lounge
ββHistory of the Wentworth Roomβββ
Exhibition (self-guided)
Location:Β Wentworth RoomβHistory of Parliament on Macquarie St Precinct
Exhibition (self-guided)
Location:Β Jubilee CorridorβHistory of the Building and Recent Renovations
Exhibition (self-guided)
Location:Β Parkes RoomβShowcase of History
Exhibition (self-guided)
Location:Β Nook Showcase
βStories from the Archives βββ Library and Collections
Exhibition (self-guided)
Location:Β Jubilee RoomβOn the Voicesβ
Guided tour of Legislative Assembly Chamber
Location:Β Legislative Assembly ChamberββΒ βA Journey through Film
Archival footage presentation
Location:Β Theatrette
Children’s Art &Β Craft
Range of activities for children of all ages
Location:Β Education CentreβChildren’s TrailΒ
Expedition through Parliament for children
Location:Β Education Centre
βFood and drink
– Public cafe
– Democracy sausages in the Speaker’s Garden
β10:00amΒ –Β β10:40am
Djinama Jilaga
Intergenerational Yuin choir, led by Walbunga/Ngarigo artist ββCheryl Davison
Location: Forecourt
β10:30amΒ – 11:00am
3:00pmΒ -β 3:30pm
β*The First Council: How a Modern Government was formed
Reserve your spot – register nowβ
Historical re-enactment. Produced by Deadhouse Productions. Written/directed by Liviu Monsted.Β Β
Location: Legislative Council Chamber
β11:00amΒ – 11:30am
2:30pmΒ – 3:00pm
*Reflect. Celebrate. Imagine.
Reserve your spot – register nowββ
World premiere ofΒ Bicentenary Music Composition –Β Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Location: Strangers’ Dining Roomβ
β11:00amΒ – 3:00pm (last seating at 1:30pm)
β*Bicentenary High Tea
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Location:Β Members’ Dining Roomβ11:30amΒ – 2:30pm
ββ*NSW ParliamentΒ Regional Public Speaking Competition FinaleΒ
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Winners from each region compete in an exciting competitionβ for high school students across regional NSW
Location: Legislative Council Chamberβ11:30amΒ – 12:15pm
3:00pm – 3:45pm
β*The Building that Refuses to Fall Downβ
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Guest talk by Paul Brunton
βLocation: ββTheatrette
β11:30amΒ – 2:30pm
βFountain Court music performances
By the Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Location:Β Fountain Courtβββ11:30amΒ – 12:30pm
1:00pm –Β 2:00pmβBubbuzouk
Performance by Greek band
First session in Speaker’s Garden
Second session in Forecourtβ11:30amΒ – 12:30pm
1:00pm – 2:00pmβMicrowave Jenny
Performance by pop-artist duo
First session inΒ Forecourt
Second session inΒ Speaker’s Gardenβ
β2.00pmΒ – 2:30pm
3:00pm – 4:00pmDJ Set
First session inΒ Forecourt
Second session inΒ Speaker’s Gardenβ