“TURN ON, tune in, drop out” was the advice of counterculture-era guru Timothy Leary in 1966, but now the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House is inviting the Canberra public to “turn up, dress up and join in.”
It won’t be exactly a latter-day ‘Love-in,’ but rather a way of stepping back in time to the 1940s for the “Switched On” tour, marking the 70th Anniversary of live radio broadcasting from Australian Federal Parliament.
Yes, in July 1946 Australians ‘Switched On’ to parliament on the radio for the first time and MoAD hopes to discover the beginnings of ‘people powered radio’ in a fun, interactive experience, including an opportunity to go behind-the-scenes and inside the broadcast booth.
“Switched On: 70 years of parliamentary broadcasting” guided tours, Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Saturday, July 9 at 11am and 2pm Sunday, July 10 at 11am and 2pm Adults $5, Concession $3, payable on the day (includes Switched On tour and OPH entry). Bookings to 6270 8215 and leave your contact details, or email reception@moadoph.gov.au
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