Manning Clark House (MCH), a lively cultural and scholarly centre, is based in Canberra at the former home of historian Manning Clark and linguist Dymphna Clark. With its strong national base, MCH provides opportunities for the whole community to debate and discuss contemporary issues and ideas, through a program of conferences, seminars, forums, publishing, and arts and cultural events. The Australian National University is Manning Clark House's major sponsor.

Events For Your Diary 2008

Great Conversations Winter Dinners
with Guest Speakers including;

• Peter Wesley-Smith

Sydney PEN Voices: 3 Writers Project 2008

Sydney PEN has announced the three writers and themes for the 2008 series of the Sydney PEN Voices: 3 Writers Project. They are: Christopher Kremmer on GREED, Melissa Lucsashenko on SURVIVAL and Anna Funder on COURAGE.
With CAL's support, the lecture series is being extended to Canberra in collaboration with Manning Clark House.
Click here for more details.

Information about all MCH events

Manning Clark House welcomes visitors.
The House with its library and famous study is open on weekdays. It is advisable to ring first to confirm your visit, as we are sometimes attending events outside the House. Please ring Jenny Norris on 02 6295 1808 or if you're passing by, take a chance!