Name: Footsteps to Federation Tour
Start: 2026-02-03
End: 2026-03-31
Location: Australian Parliament House

Overview

This year marks 125 years since the Federation of Australia. Join them on a limited-edition tour to journey back in time and learn how six British colonies came together to form a new nation.

You will see a variety of artworks and artefacts, including the 1297 issue of the Magna Carta, Queen Victoria's writing table and artist Tom Robert's 'Big Picture'. Find out how international ideas, Constitutional Conventions and referendums have shaped Australia.

Dates

3 Feb – 31 Mar 2026

February 2026

March 2026

Australian Parliament House1 Parliament Drive, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions

Carpark
Family Friendly
Parents Room
Public Toilet
Restaurant
Electric Vehicle Charging Point

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
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