HurstvilleMuseum & Galleryexhibitions and programs July - December 2019

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Front cover: School children at Hurstville Railway Station, c. 1940. Georges River Libraries Local Studies collection.

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ForewordSchool memories form a large part of most people’s lives. Our upcoming exhibition School days will take you back to the classroom and the playground, through the memories of local residents, from the 1940s through to the 2000s. Explore the history of classroom evolution, uniforms, canteens and school punishments, and see how education has changed over the years. There’s also an opportunity to play a classic schoolyard game, and find out more about the local schools in the Georges River area.

The Georges River Art Prize returns this year, with an array of prize categories across painting, sculpture and youth. In 2017, our signature art event had a great response from entrants and visitors alike, showcasing high calibre works from local and national artists at Hurstville Museum & Gallery, and supporting emerging young artists from the area at Kogarah Library and Service Centre. Join us in October to find out who our finalists are, and who takes home the Georges River Art Prize, worth $10,000.

We are also excited to bring together several of the artists who have taken part in the Georges River Artist in Residence program this year, for a show in our Dragon’s Lair Gallery. This exhibition will explore the artists’ creative processes and highlight some of the diverse works they have produced whilst undertaking their residencies.

Hurstville Museum & Gallery is continually developing its public programs for people of all ages. Our regular art and craft programs for children aged 4 - 12 are a great way for creative kids to further their skills and have fun on the weekends. For adults, our Art in the Courtyard series returns with a focus on watercolour painting, and our Baby Explorers program lets new parents and carers explore the museum in a relaxed and supportive environment.

I hope to see you at one of our future events.

Bethany MacRae Coordinator Cultural Services Hurstville Museum & Gallery

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Contents page

5. Hurstville Museum & Gallery collection

6. Exhibitions

7. Permanent exhibition7. St George Stories: people - places - community7. Spotlight display: From Jakarta to Hurstville

8. Main Gallery8. kanalaritja: An Unbroken String9. School days10. Georges River Art Prize

12. Snapshot Gallery12. In the picture13. Streetscapes13. Building St George

14. Dragon’s Lair Gallery 14. Brush without fame - Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation14. Bridging time and place - Julie Holohan15. In the park: Georges River Artist in Residence - Michael Ambriano,

Kassandra Bossell, Elder, Susan McInerney, Jill Samera and Dawei Xu

16. Exhibit your work

18. Programs19. For adults22. For children

26. School education programs27. Primary school programs28. Museum on the move30. High school programs

31. Getting here

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Hurstville Museum & Gallery collectionHurstville Museum & Gallery tells the stories of individuals, groups and communities in the St George area from its earliest peoples to the present day, and highlights how life has changed over the years. To tell these stories, Hurstville Museum & Gallery aims to collect and preserve items related to the history and community of St George.

Over the past six months, the Museum & Gallery has changed some of the objects on show as part of our exhibition St George Stories: people - places - community, in order to tell new stories and ensure the preservation of our more delicate items. We have also been growing our collection through community donations.

If you would like to donate an item to the collection, please contact the Museum & Gallery.If you would like to donate an item to the collection, please

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ExhibitionsHurstville Museum & Gallery has five exhibition spaces that change regularly throughout the year.

Entry to the Museum & Gallery is free, so pop in to enjoy our high quality, award winning exhibitions.

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Permanent exhibitionSt George Stories: people - places - communityOngoing

This exhibition explores the history of the St George area. Engage with a variety of stories through our multimedia and interactive displays, and discover how life in the region has changed over time.

Spotlight display The spotlight display is a changing display space that tells the stories of our local Georges River residents.

From Jakarta to HurstvilleJuly 2019 - January 2020

This spotlight display presents the story of Georges River resident Harry, his wife Meilany, and children Angelina and Andrew, who migrated to Australia from Indonesia in 2005.

Image: The Tan Family, Manly. Courtesy of Harry Tan.

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Main Gallery

3 May - 14 July 2019

Shell-stringing is one of the Tasmanian Aboriginal community’s most culturally significant and closely-guarded traditions. kanalaritja: An Unbroken String features a variety of beautiful, delicate and rare shell necklaces, created by Tasmanian Aboriginal ancestors in the 1800s, and acclaimed makers of today, as well as a new wave of stringers who had the opportunity to learn the tradition through the luna tunapri (women’s knowledge) cultural revitalisation project. This exhibition is a culmination of the journey of cultural renewal, whilst also celebrating the generations of makers who have sustained this uniquely Tasmanian Aboriginal cultural practice.

A Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery (TMAG) touring exhibition.

............................................................................Image: Shell necklaces. Artist: Dulcie Greeno, stripy buttons, marina and rice shells.

Hurstville Museum & Gallery, 14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville9330 6444 | museumgallery@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG

For more information please contact Hurstville Museum & Gallery. Programs can be booked online at www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG or visit us at the Museum & Gallery service desk.

Please note: Payments must be made at the time of booking. Events and activities with a cost may incur small booking fees and surcharges depending on your payment method. No refunds for cancellations or missed bookings.

Public programs

Exhibition catalogueAccompanying the exhibition is a major publication featuring essays, poetry and family oral histories, written by leading Aboriginal historians, artists, curators and shell stringers.

kanalaritja: An Unbroken String documentary filmkanalaritja: An Unbroken String tells the story of Tasmanian Aboriginal shell stringing; a story of survival and resilience. Guided by the words of the stringers themselves, the film takes us on a journey through generations of tradition bringing together necklaces old and new, rare archival imagery and sublime landscape in a celebration of this ancient cultural practice.

A DVD of the film is available for purchase. You can also watch the film via Vimeo On Demand (fees apply).

Teacher’s guideThe guide has been developed to accompany the kanalaritja: An Unbroken String exhibition and is designed to support educators to include Aboriginal content in their learning programs. It is recommended that the guide be viewed online to take advantage of its many web links.

These resources will be enhanced by visiting the exhibition with students from 2 May - 14 July 2019.

A Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery touring exhibition.

Image:Shell necklace. Artist: Ashlee Murray. King marina.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Visions of

Australia program.

3 May - 14 July 2019Hurstville Museum & Gallery14 MacMahon Street, Hurstville

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This project has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Visions of Australia Program

9330 6444 | www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMGOpening times Tuesday - Saturday: 10.00am - 4.00pmSunday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm

Images: (Top) Courtesy Lucia Rossi. (Bottom) Artist: Ashlee Murray, King marina.

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School Days20 July - 6 October 2019

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School days invites you to connect with your school experiences while exploring stories and objects from early school days to more recent times.

Do you remember the sound of children playing in the school yard,

the smell of old text books, the feel of your school uniform or the taste of a vegemite sandwich? Immerse yourself in hands-on activities and discover the history of local schools via our online project.

............................................................................Image: Mortdale Public School, Class 2 b, 1924. Georges River Libraries Local Studies collection.

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25 October 2019 - 30 January 2020

The Georges River Art Prize is a biennial prize hosted by Hurstville Museum & Gallery and Kogarah Library and Service Centre with a prize pool of over $20,000.

Prize categories include: Georges River Art Prize, Georges River Sculpture Prize, Georges River Local Artist Prize, Georges River Little Artist Prize and Georges River Youth Prize. This art prize provides a platform for local emerging artists to exhibit side by side with well known national artists.

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Snapshot Gallery

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In the picture30 March - 28 July 2019

Whether achieved through pencil, paint, sculpture or photography, the portrait has been an enduring presence throughout human history. The traditional definition of a portrait is an image that ‘only shows the face and shoulders’, however it is often so much more, capturing the personality and uniqueness of its subject. In the picture presents a series of portrait photographs selected from the Georges River Libraries Local Studies collection.

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Image: Eliza Reynolds (nee Peters), c. 1898. Georges River Libraries Local Studies collection.

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Streetscapes3 August - 24 November 2019

A streetscape is defined through its buildings, roads, and landscaping features, reflecting its community.

Selected photographs present a snapshot in time, highlighting local streetscapes and how these spaces have changed over the years.

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Image: Gloucester Road and Forest Road intersection, Hurstville, NSW, 1910s. Georges River Libraries Local Studies collection.

Building St George30 November 2019 - 22 March 2020

Growing communities require greater infrastructure, increased housing and access to community facilities.

This exhibition brings together images of change through historic photographs of construction, tracing the growth and development of the Georges River area from the early 20th century to the present.

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Image: Construction site, Hurstville Senior Citizens and Community Centre, Hurstville, NSW, 1976. Georges River Libraries Local Studies collection.

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Dragon’s Lair Gallery JulyBrush without fameKurranulla Aboriginal Corporation

6 - 28 July 2019

With Brush without fame, Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation brings together a collection of contemporary and traditional Aboriginal art and craft, showcasing the work of established and emerging local Aboriginal artists. Each artwork is unique and depicts the artists’ personal stories. This exhibition is part of Georges River Council’s NAIDOC Week program.

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Image: A shell with Aboriginal artwork, Bagaay (Tom) Avery.

AugustBridging time and placeJulie Holohan

3 - 25 August 2019

Bridging time and place showcases linocuts and paintings that tell the story of coral encrusted pottery, created in China in the year 830. The pottery, which was salvaged from a shipwreck in 1998, connects different times, countries and cultures.

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Image: Tang Jar II, Julie Holohan.

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SeptemberIn the park: Georges River Artist in ResidenceMichael Ambriano, Kassandra Bossell, Elder, Susan McInerney, Jill Samera and Dawei Xu

31 August - 29 September 2019

In the park: Georges River Artist in Residence showcases the works of Michael Ambriano, Kassandra Bossell, Elder, Susan McInerney, Jill Samera and Dawei Xu, who have all undertaken residencies at Carss Park earlier this year. The Carss Park Artist’s Cottage in the former ranger’s house, provides a studio and accommodation in a picturesque bush setting on the Georges River. The Artist in Residence program aims to foster connections and interactions between people, introducing artists, experiences and opportunities to the Georges River community.

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Image: Carss Park, Elder.

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Exhibit your workThe Dragon’s Lair Gallery provides opportunities for new and established local artists and groups to display their works.

For more information please contact Hurstville Museum & Gallery.

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ProgramsBookings are essential for all programs unless otherwise specified.

Payment must be made at the time of booking.

Events and activities with a cost may incur small booking fees and surcharges depending on your payment method.

No refunds for cancellations or missed bookings.

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For adultsReminiscing sessions

Reminiscence therapy is an activity that involves the elderly in the active recollection of life experiences. It allows individuals to relive positive personal events from their past in a way that is vivid and engaging and encourages them to communicate those experiences to a listener. Interaction with objects and images from the past aids the recollection of memories.

In a comfortable and relaxed forum, this special program has been designed to meet the needs of seniors, nursing homes, organised groups and day care centres. Under the guidance of Museum & Gallery staff, participants are encouraged to handle objects from the collection and share their memories of objects with other members of the group.

Cost: $3.50 per participant, with a minimum of 10 people. Carers are free. Refreshments are available for an additional $0.50 per person.

Each session runs for approximately one hour.

Reminiscence therapy kits

Hurstville Museum & Gallery’s reminiscence therapy kits are available for hire. This is a great way to bring the Museum & Gallery to your aged care facility.

The kits cover three themes:

• Putyourgladragson:contains items of clothing and objects relating to the often tedious tasks of taking care of your clothes.

• Young at heart: contains childhood toys, games and photographs.

• Attheshops:contains objects relating to the experiences of shopping and socialising.

Each kit contains objects, photographs and a manual for therapists and activity coordinators.

Hire is $55.00 per kit. Duration of loan is three weeks.

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Tactile toursSpecially designed to engage the senses, our tactile tours bring exhibitions to life through smell, sound and touch.

Designed for people with low mobility or vision impairment, tactile tours are also open to any visitor looking to experience our exhibitions in an interactive way.

Cost: $3.50 per participant. Refreshments are available for an additional $0.50 per person.

Bookings are essential. Please contact Hurstville Museum & Gallery on 9330 6444 or museumgallery@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

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Winter series – Art in the courtyard Join us as we continue our series of art classes for adults throughout the winter months, learning the art of watercolour.

Friday 9 August Fast and slow drawing with watercolours and inkLearn about expressive drawing techniques and observational drawing. This class is great for beginners and people who would like to strengthen their observational skills.

Friday 13 SeptemberStill life watercolourExplore tonal values, using light and dark to create dynamic paintings. This class is perfect for beginners and people who would like to brush up on their skills.

Art in the courtyard Build your drawing skills using a variety of mediums as you create your own artwork. All materials will be provided. Please bring sun protection.Dates: Friday 8 November - Introduction to drawing Friday 13 December - Drawing with pens and markersTime: 10.00am-12.00pm. Refreshments from 9.30am.Cost: $5.50 per person, per session.Bookings are essential. Class size is limited.

Booking information In the event of wet weather classes will be held inside Hurstville Museum & Gallery.Please visit www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG for more information or contact Hurstville Museum & Gallery on (02) 9330 6444.

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For children

Baby explorersJoin a tour of the current Main Gallery exhibition with your little one. A special sensory pit of soft and textured materials, interesting sounds, colours and shapes will also be available for your baby to explore.

Exhibition – School daysWednesday 14 AugustWednesday 11 September

Exhibition – Georges River Art PrizeWednesday 13 NovemberWednesday 11 December

Time: Guided tour 10.30am, sensory pit open from 10.15am-11.30am.Cost: $3.50 per adult participant. Babies are free.

Suitable for babies up to the age of 12 months, accompanied by an adult with a ratio of one adult to one child. No siblings please. Baby change facilities and pram parking available.

Bookings are essential. Limited capacity.

Tours run on the second Wednesday of each month, excluding school holidays.

If you and your friends cannot make one of our sessions, contact Hurstville Museum & Gallery to enquire about our private tours.

Please visit www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG for more information or contact Hurstville Museum & Gallery on (02) 9330 6444.

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Dragonflies kids’ clubThese fun and educational workshops are designed for children aged 4-7 years. The programs run once a month and focus on using a range of fine motor skills through engaging activities including art and craft. No prior skills are required.

6 July - Top of the towerTest your engineering skills at this STEAM based workshop and practice your tower building techniques.

3 August - Old fashioned gamesExplore and play with old fashioned toys and create your own toy to take home.

7 September - Garden ThymeDo you know your rosemary from your sage? Put your senses to the test and make your own potted herb garden to take home.

5 October - Light and darkPractise different drawing techniques using light and dark to create an artwork.

2 November - Experimental paintingWhat can we paint with? Let’s experiment painting with bits and bobs!

7 December - Mad scientistPut your scientist hat on and test some theories.

Age: 4-7 yearsDate: First Saturday of the month (excluding January)Time: 11.00am-12.30pmCost: $5.50 per child, per activity

Bookings are essential.

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Art attackThese workshops are designed for children aged 7-12 years who have a keen interest in art and want to further develop their artistic skills. A variety of mediums, techniques and styles are explored throughout the year.

27 July - Fluid artPour a mix of paint colours onto a canvas to create a ripple effect.

24 August - Flights of fancyBe inspired by the artist Miro, and create a fantastical sculpture.

28 September - Mix it upCreate a mixed-media artwork using different types of unusual materials.

26 October - Crazy collagesMake a collage using recycled materials to create an artwork that tells a story.

23 November - Colour your paletteExperiment with watercolours and create an artwork of your favourite food.

Age: 7-12 yearsDate: Fourth Saturday of the month (excluding January & December)Time: 10.30am-12.30pmCost: $5.50 per child, per activity

Bookings are essential.

Please note: Due to class size restrictions, no younger siblings are permitted in the activity room during the program.

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School holiday programsHurstville Museum & Gallery offers a range of fun activities and performances to entertain and educate children during the school holidays.

Age: 5-12 years (unless otherwise specified)Cost: $5.50 per child, per activity Bookings are essential.

Tuesday 9 July - Crazy hat daySession 1: 10.30am-12.00pm Session 2: 1.30pm-3.00pmDesign and create your own crazy headwear!

Wednesday 10 July - Donut collageSession 1: 10.30am-12.00pm Session 2: 1.30pm-3.00pmCreate a giant donut-shaped artwork using different shapes and materials.

Thursday 11 July - Plundering piratesSession 1: 10.30am-12.00pm Session 2: 1.30pm-3.00pmDive into the world of pirates through stories, art and craft.

Tuesday 16 July - Space: it’s out thereSession 1: 10.30am-12.00pm Session 2: 1.30pm-3.00pmDiscover the secrets of our universe and create craft inspired by outer space.

Wednesday 17 July - Wall artSession 1: 10.30am-12.00pm (5-10 years)Session 2: 1.30pm-3.00pm (10-15 years)Experiment with different materials to create your own hanging wall artwork.

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Thursday 18 July - Book week creationSession 1: 10.30am-12.00pm Session 2: 1.30pm-3.00pmGet ready for book week and create your own wearable art.

Tuesday 1 October - Ecology workshopSession 1: 10.30am-12.00pm Session 2: 1.30pm-3.00pmExplore the wonders of our own backyard, with bugs to view and information from the Georges Riverkeeper. Wednesday 2 October - Self-portraitsSession 1: 10.30am-12.00pm Session 2: 1.30pm-3.00pmCreate quirky colourful images of yourself.

Thursday 3 October - School daysSession 1: 10.30am-12.00pm Session 2: 1.30pm-3.00pm Find out what school was like in the olden days. Play some old fashioned games and make your own toy.

Tuesday 8 October - Let’s flySession 1: 10.30am-12.00pm Session 2: 1.30pm-3.00pmBecome a bird or insect and create your own animal wings.

Wednesday 9 October Watercolour worldSession 1: 10.30am-12.00pm (5-10 years) Session 2: 1.30pm-3.00pm (10-15 years)Learn techniques and skills to create an artwork using watercolours.

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Thursday 10 October - Sculpt itSession 1: 10.30am-12.00pm Session 2: 1.30pm-3.00pmBe inspired by some of the world’s greatest sculptural artists. Design and make your own balancing artwork.

Booking information

• All programs are fully supervised by qualified staff.

• Bookings are essential for all activities, session times may vary.

• Events and activities with a cost may incur booking fees and surcharges depending on payment method.

• Payment must be made at the time of booking.

• No refunds for cancellations or missed bookings.

• Session swapping is not permitted.

Visit www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG for more information and to book online.

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School education programsThe Museum & Gallery offers a range of syllabus-linked educational programs and outreach kits for primary and secondary students. The programs provide students with a hands-on learning experience. Several different primary and high school program options are available to choose from.

For more information, please visit www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMGEducation

To make a booking enquiry contact Hurstville Museum & Gallery on (02) 9330 6444 or museumgallery@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.

Bookings are essential for all school education programs.

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Primary school programsContinuity and changeThese programs explore the way life in the St George area has changed over time. Students compare their own lives at home and at school with the lives of children in the past. Historical objects and photos bring the past to life, encouraging inquiry and comparison.

These programs are Museum educator led and schools can tailor-make their ‘Continuity and change’ program by selecting 2 to 3 of their preferred modules. Recommended group size is 20 students per module. The modules include:

• Home sweet home (30 minutes) Recommended for Stage 1-3.

• Slates and school bells (30 minutes) Recommended for Stage 1-2.

• Old fashioned games (30 minutes) Recommended for Stage 1-2.

• Museum treasures (30 minutes) Recommended for Stage 1-3.

St George Stories exhibition trailThe St George Stories: people - places - community exhibition explores the history of the St George area through photographs, objects and personal stories. This exhibition highlights the individuals, communities and cultural groups who have shaped this region. Recommended group size is 20 students per module.

The modules include:

• Aboriginal perspective (40 minutes)

• Early settlers and migrants (40 minutes)

• The local community (40 minutes)

• MacMahon Street walking tour (40 minutes)

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Image: Hurstville Fire Station, MacMahon Street, Hurstville NSW, c. 1981. Georges River Libraries Local Studies collection.

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Museum on the move

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photographs, replicas and working models to understand the chronological sequencing of events which have led to understanding modern communication methods. The kit comes equipped for students to create messages using a variety of communication forms and mediums, including Morse code, braille, Auslan and emojis. Recommended for Stage 1, HSIE.

Migration storiesThis kit centres around the migration story of a family from Nepal. The lessons and provided resources have been chosen to assist students to engage with history, reflect on the lives of the people in their community and to communicate their learning. This kit is divided into three stages and can be used as a whole school resource for Early Stage 1, Stage 1 and Stage 2. All elements of the kit link directly with each Stage’s syllabus outcomes in the key learning areas of HSIE and English. Stages ES1 and 1 also provide outcomes for Visual Arts and Performing Arts.

Booking information$55.00 per kit for two weeks.

Bookings are essential.It is the responsibility of the hirer to collect the kits from Hurstville Museum & Gallery and return them within the two week loan period.

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Image: The Parade, Kogarah. Georges River Libraries Local Studies collection.

‘Museum on the move’ kits can be used as a stand-alone classroom activity or in conjunction with a visit to Hurstville Museum & Gallery.

The kits enhance students’ experience of history through active study and interaction with high quality images, sources, museum artefacts and replicas.

Available kits include:

The past in the presentStudents will be introduced to the idea of memorials and commemorative sites specific to the local St George area. Recommended for Stage 1 HSIE.

Community and remembranceUtilising the Georges River Libraries Local Studies collection, historical sources and objects, students investigate the impact of settlement patterns, urban development and technological advancements on the geographical, social and cultural characteristics of the St George area. Recommended for Stage 2 HSIE.

Keep in touch: CommunicationThrough investigation and reflection students will consider how changing technology impacts on people’s lives. Students examine historical objects,

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High school programs

Our high school programs provide students with a hands-on learning experience. All of our programs are designed to meet the outcomes of the HSIE syllabus and have a strong focus on historical inquiry.

Forces of changeThis program looks at the nature of change and continuity in the St George area throughout its history, and assesses the factors that cause major change. Focus areas include changing patterns of work, cultural integration, demographic change, technology, as well as local government.

The modules include:

• Lecture (30 minutes)

• Museum trail (30 minutes)

• Local Studies and Council tour (30 minutes)

• Forest Road walking tour (30 minutes)

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Getting hereParking

There is free parking next to Hurstville Museum & Gallery, via MacMahon Street. Please note the time restrictions and rules on all street signs when parking.

By public transport

Train services to Hurstville run on the South Coast and Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra lines. Both the Bus Interchange and Hurstville Station are a 5 minute walk to Hurstville Museum & Gallery.

For further details and to plan your trip, visit: www.transportnsw.info/trip

Accessibility

The MacMahon Street carpark contains one accessible parking space. All public areas within the Hurstville Museum & Gallery building are wheelchair accessible and companion animals are welcome. A wheelchair accessible bathroom is located in the Main Gallery. This bathroom contains a fold-down baby change table.

We provide tactile tours which are designed for people with low mobility or vision impairment. Tactile tours are also open to any visitor looking to experience the exhibition in an interactive way. For more information see ‘Tactile tours’ in the programs section of this booklet. The Museum & Gallery is closed to the public on Mondays, however can be booked by groups for private tours or programs.

Hurstville Museum & Gallery staff are happy to work with you to tailor our programs and services to suit your needs. Please contact us on (02) 9330 6444 to discuss your requirements.

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Contact detailsHurstville Museum & Gallery

14 MacMahon Street, HurstvillePhone: (02) 9330 6444

Email: museumgallery@georgesriver.nsw.gov.auWhat’s on: Please visit www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG

Opening hoursTuesday - Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm

Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm

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