OPEN HOUSE | MOAD OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE AFTER DARK: Step inside the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. For four nights only. The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House (MoAD) is going back to the 80s for Enlighten. Up for the challenge of life before mobiles and the internet? Go on an adventure and meet characters who worked behind the scenes in the House, sing along to 80s hits, or take an aerobics class. Explore the decade that ushered in universal health care and the Sex Discrimination Act, and gave us neon, spandex and legwarmers too. MOAD is the people's place-connecting people across the nation, through exhibitions, collections and programs inspiring them to discover what democracy is and what it means to be Australian. Get involved: Democracy is nothing without you! For four nights only - March 1-2 and 8-9-OPH will open to visitors after dark. Step back in time to the 1980s and join in the free, fun-for-all-ages activities. EVENTS 1-11 March 2024 from 8pm-11pm: Illuminations by Nordacious (aka James Hillier) 1-2 March and 8-9 March from 7pm-10.30pm: Old Parliament House open, free. Our biggest and best after dark event: dress up, have fun and get involved! Experience life before mobiles and the internet. . Doofercise aerobics . Karaoke Adventure trails - meet the people of Old Parliament House who worked behind the scenes in the 80s Fancy dress competition-wear your best 80s gear and win a prize MOAD Museum of Australian De Old Paramou 9 March from 8pm-10pm: 80s Cocktail Masterclass (book tickets at enlightencanberra.com/program/night) Back the ENLIGHTEN! 1-11 MARCH 2004 OPEN HOUSE MOAD OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE Adventure trail Step inside Old Parliament House for a very special night at the Museum! For Enlighten 2024 take a fun journey through our historic building to learn more about the people, places and events that helped shape the nation we are today. Get physical with freestyle aerobics, join the karaoke room or groove to the tunes of Olivia, Kylie and Madonna. Get dressed in your best 80s garb and you could win a prize. At Enlighten 2024 we remember the 1980s and celebrate the people working behind the scenes to bring democracy to us all in this colourful decade. SALLY: SERIEANT AT ARMS with the stately mace providing authority the Serjant-at- Arms has the difficult job of keeping order in the House of Representatives. They dispatch anyone disruptive, including (click clack) ny LEO:LIBRARIAN How was research done before the digitalera? Politicians, their staff and the members of the Press Gallery sought help from trusty librarians who provided them with impartial and accurate information About Nordacious For Enlighten 2024, we are excited to showcase the work of Nordacious, aka James Hillier, whose illustrations will light up Old Parliament House. Nordacious is a Brisbane-based visual artist who injects pop culture icons, politics, and Australiana into his striking, retro-inspired art. His work has featured in New York's Times Square and on a limited edition CD cover for Elton John and Britney Spears' single "Hold Me Closer CLIVE: COMCAR DRIVER Drivers for the Commonwealth Car Service were the height of decorum Then, as now professional discrete, safe and efficient. The em COMCAR only came into use at the end of the 1980s ALLAN ATTENDANT 1980s attendants had step counters, they would easily have done 10.000 plus! They worked relessly dealing with requests from MPs and Senators, sta and visitors to keep the building running like clockwork TRISH: TELEPHONIST Politicians sem born with a mobile to their ear, but telephonists once filled the crucial role of connecting all calls coming into the Parlament House switchboard. Text messages? They were still a decade away! CHARLIE: CLERK OF THE SENATE Want to know how Australia's Senate worked in the 1980- ask the Clerk of the Senate, the chamber's trusted adviser who had procedures and policies committed to memory OPEN HOUSE | MOAD OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE AFTER DARK : Step inside the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House . For four nights only . The Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House ( MoAD ) is going back to the 80s for Enlighten . Up for the challenge of life before mobiles and the internet ? Go on an adventure and meet characters who worked behind the scenes in the House , sing along to 80s hits , or take an aerobics class . Explore the decade that ushered in universal health care and the Sex Discrimination Act , and gave us neon , spandex and legwarmers too . MOAD is the people's place - connecting people across the nation , through exhibitions , collections and programs inspiring them to discover what democracy is and what it means to be Australian . Get involved : Democracy is nothing without you ! For four nights only - March 1-2 and 8-9 - OPH will open to visitors after dark . Step back in time to the 1980s and join in the free , fun - for - all - ages activities . EVENTS 1-11 March 2024 from 8 pm-11pm : Illuminations by Nordacious ( aka James Hillier ) 1-2 March and 8-9 March from 7 pm-10.30pm : Old Parliament House open , free . Our biggest and best after dark event : dress up , have fun and get involved ! Experience life before mobiles and the internet . . Doofercise aerobics . Karaoke Adventure trails - meet the people of Old Parliament House who worked behind the scenes in the 80s Fancy dress competition - wear your best 80s gear and win a prize MOAD Museum of Australian De Old Paramou 9 March from 8 pm-10pm : 80s Cocktail Masterclass ( book tickets at enlightencanberra.com/program/night ) Back the ENLIGHTEN ! 1-11 MARCH 2004 OPEN HOUSE MOAD OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE Adventure trail Step inside Old Parliament House for a very special night at the Museum ! For Enlighten 2024 take a fun journey through our historic building to learn more about the people , places and events that helped shape the nation we are today . Get physical with freestyle aerobics , join the karaoke room or groove to the tunes of Olivia , Kylie and Madonna . Get dressed in your best 80s garb and you could win a prize . At Enlighten 2024 we remember the 1980s and celebrate the people working behind the scenes to bring democracy to us all in this colourful decade . SALLY : SERIEANT AT ARMS with the stately mace providing authority the Serjant - at Arms has the difficult job of keeping order in the House of Representatives . They dispatch anyone disruptive , including ( click clack ) ny LEO : LIBRARIAN How was research done before the digitalera ? Politicians , their staff and the members of the Press Gallery sought help from trusty librarians who provided them with impartial and accurate information About Nordacious For Enlighten 2024 , we are excited to showcase the work of Nordacious , aka James Hillier , whose illustrations will light up Old Parliament House . Nordacious is a Brisbane - based visual artist who injects pop culture icons , politics , and Australiana into his striking , retro - inspired art . His work has featured in New York's Times Square and on a limited edition CD cover for Elton John and Britney Spears ' single " Hold Me Closer CLIVE : COMCAR DRIVER Drivers for the Commonwealth Car Service were the height of decorum Then , as now professional discrete , safe and efficient . The em COMCAR only came into use at the end of the 1980s ALLAN ATTENDANT 1980s attendants had step counters , they would easily have done 10.000 plus ! They worked relessly dealing with requests from MPs and Senators , sta and visitors to keep the building running like clockwork TRISH : TELEPHONIST Politicians sem born with a mobile to their ear , but telephonists once filled the crucial role of connecting all calls coming into the Parlament House switchboard . Text messages ? They were still a decade away ! CHARLIE : CLERK OF THE SENATE Want to know how Australia's Senate worked in the 1980 ask the Clerk of the Senate , the chamber's trusted adviser who had procedures and policies committed to memory