Defining Symbols of Australia Exhibition
Inspired by the National Museum of Australia’s collection, this exhibition explores symbols that define Australia and its people. National symbols are used to represent a distinctive national identity. Some symbols endure, others fade away and new ones emerge as attitudes and values change. Often a source of unity and pride, symbols can also divide and […]
Flips and Tricks: 10 years of photographing the ‘Fruities’ by Ian Sutherland
Step behind the red curtain and into the world of the circus. Flips and Tricks is an exhibition of photography and paste-ups by Ian Sutherland, who has photographed the legendary Flying Fruit Fly Circus performers – in shows, training sessions, rehearsals and behind the scenes for a decade. Iconic props and costumes selected from the […]
Cats and Dogs All At Sea
Cats and dogs have been cherished onboard ships for as long as people have made sea voyages. In a life from which children and families are usually missing, and are often very much missed, pets provide a focus for emotions and affection. Sydney photographer Sam Hood went onboard countless ships between 1900 and the 1950s. […]
Bungambrawatha: Stories of Albury
This exhibition charts the history and spirit of the community through objects and photographs from the Albury City Museum & Social History permanent collection. From the Wiradjuri, who lived on and cared for this land for tens of thousands of years, to colonial settlers, to the more recent arrivals from many backgrounds who now call […]
Forgotten Trades Festival
Take a step back into the magic of yesteryear and discover long-forgotten trades and craftsmanship. This special Forgotten Trades Festival event will showcase a variety of skills and practices that many may not have seen for decades. For one day only, visitors to Jindera can witness some rarely seen skills in action with men and […]
Reception This Way: Motels – A Sentimental Journey with Tim Ross
Travel around Australia revisiting your memories of the classic Aussie motel, from family holidays and long road trips to continental breakfasts and mid-century mod-cons. In a land where the car has provided us with the ultimate freedom to hit the road and explore, it is no surprise that Australians wholeheartedly embraced the American concept of […]