Centre of Democracy

Centre of Democracy Explore the people and ideas that have shaped democracy in South Australia 🏛️

The Centre of Democracy is a place in Adelaide to explore the people and ideas that have shaped democracy in South Australia, and encourages you to consider the state of democracy today and the power of your voice in it. Open daily with free admission, the Centre of Democracy is located in the Institute Building, corner of North Terrace and Kintore Avenue.

27/05/2026

Today marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week. This year's theme is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day.

All In makes clear that reconciliation is not a spectator sport and that all of us must step away from the sidelines and take action to make change.

The theme also reminds us that reconciliation and advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights isn’t a passive activity, and it is not solely the responsibility of First Nations people, who have carried the weight of championing, explaining and acting for far too long.

Reconciliation will not happen by itself, and it will not happen without all of us.

Did you know there were two SA Premiers named Richard Butler?! 👀
13/05/2026

Did you know there were two SA Premiers named Richard Butler?! 👀

24/04/2026

On Anzac Day we remember our troops who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

This postcard was sent from Cairo, Egypt to James Ralston of the Port Adelaide area on 16th December 1915. During WWI, Anzac troops were trained in Egypt prior to entering the Gallipoli peninsula and the Western Front. Egypt also served as a hospital base to treat wounded troops prior to their long voyage back to Australia and New Zealand.

Although presumably friends of Mr Ralston, we do not know the exact identity of the soldiers in this photograph; where they fought or their fate. This is often the case with many similar images from past conflicts. Today we remember all who served, even those whose names we don't know.

📷 Postcard, HT 1998.0412 b, State History Collection.

Did you know Sir John Cox Bray was the first South Australian Premier to be born in South Australia? 🤔
06/03/2026

Did you know Sir John Cox Bray was the first South Australian Premier to be born in South Australia? 🤔

Did you know there were two Premiers of South Australia named Thomas Playford? 👀
12/02/2026

Did you know there were two Premiers of South Australia named Thomas Playford? 👀

This year marked 50 years since the decriminalisation of homosexuality in South Australia. 👏🏳️‍🌈✨To find out more about ...
16/12/2025

This year marked 50 years since the decriminalisation of homosexuality in South Australia. 👏🏳️‍🌈✨

To find out more about the significance and hear some reflections on the legislation and the impact of gay law reform, visit our website: https://www.centreofdemocracy.sa.gov.au/decriminalisation50/

Courtesy Australian Q***r Archives and Professor Jill Julius Matthews

04/12/2025

Meet Amy, Curator at the Centre of Democracy 🏛️🗳️

24/11/2025

It’s 11 November 1975 and your first day as a journalist at Parliament House. Little do you know that today will go down as one of the most infamous days in Australian political history. 🏛️📝🤯

Play First Day for free now and explore our teaching resources 👉 https://education.history.sa.gov.au/resource/first-day/

22/11/2025

Who do you think is the best-dressed SA Premier? 🧐

Happy 70th birthday Elizabeth!
16/11/2025

Happy 70th birthday Elizabeth!

Address

Corner Of North Terrace And Kintore Avenue
Adelaide, SA
5000

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+61882039888

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