There are two chambers. The green House of Representatives and the red Senate have free guided tours every half hour. On sitting days visitors can watch the proceedings and antics of the politicians from the gallery in each chamber. Parliament house is open daily 9am to 5pm. Government sat here from 1927 to1988.
Regular tours are available.
Today it houses the National Portrait Gallery and temporary exhibits from the National museum and Australian Archive. Open daily 9am to 4pm. Phone 6273 4723. This superb gallery is on Parkes Place next to lake Burley Griffin. Works displayed include Aboriginal art and some of from the most famous Australian artists, Arthur Boyd and Sidney Nolan.