Central NSW Museums in Orange, New South Wales | Community organisation

Central NSW Museums

Locality: Orange, New South Wales

Phone: +263 9 338 170

Address: 147 Byng Street 2800 Orange, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.centralnswmuseums.com.au

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25.01.2022 Hold your horses! The Public Health Orders from the NSW Government still havent come through and as a result Central West Libraries WILL NOT be re-opening on M...onday morning as previously advised. Please keep checking here and on our web page and well let you know whats happening as soon as we do! Have a happy weekend and see you soon. See more

25.01.2022 Great news for the Powerhouse Museum at Ultimo and Parramatta. Congratulations to all that worked tirelessly to save the Sydney attraction.

24.01.2022 Orange City Library is researching the history of the Memorial Avenue of trees along Bathurst Road. We know that 112 cedrus deodars were planted on Anzac Day 1923 in honour of the towns WWI fallen. By 1926 a further six trees had been planted in honour of Matron Dooley and five nurses who served. On 3 June 1935 twelve chestnut trees were planted, see https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/255431439 We assume that the trees would have been in the vicinity of Lone Pine Av...enue. Does anyone recall these trees or know what happened to them? Image courtesy Orange City Library

24.01.2022 Cafe's in Orange still popular.

24.01.2022 The Molong Museum will be open this weekend 18th and 19th July from 11am until 2pm each day. Why not check the displays and learn about your family while visiting the village. Enjoy lunch at one of several pubs and cafes that will be open.

24.01.2022 Contact the library for bookings.

22.01.2022 Carcoar in Spring. Why not come for a visit, any time of the year it is beautiful.

22.01.2022 In 2020 Reconciliation Australia marks twenty years of shaping Australias journey towards a more just, equitable and reconciled nation. Much has happened since the early days of the peoples movement for reconciliation, including greater acknowledgement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights to land and sea; understanding of the impact of government policies and frontier conflicts; and an embracing of stories of Indigenous success and contribution. Today we work to...gether to further that national journey towards a fully reconciled country. On this journey, Australians are all In This Together; every one of us has a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories and cultures.

21.01.2022 In 2020 Reconciliation Australia marks twenty years of shaping Australia’s journey towards a more just, equitable and reconciled nation. Much has happened since the early days of the people’s movement for reconciliation, including greater acknowledgement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights to land and sea; understanding of the impact of government policies and frontier conflicts; and an embracing of stories of Indigenous success and contribution. Today we work to...gether to further that national journey towards a fully reconciled country. On this journey, Australians are all In This Together; every one of us has a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories and cultures.

20.01.2022 Hold your horses! The Public Health Orders from the NSW Government still haven’t come through and as a result Central West Libraries WILL NOT be re-opening on M...onday morning as previously advised. Please keep checking here and on our web page and we’ll let you know what’s happening as soon as we do! Have a happy weekend and see you soon. See more

20.01.2022 Today marks International Museum Day. Museums all around the world come together to celebrate International Museum Day. This year, the theme is Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion. While museums in the district cannot hold the traditional activities to celebrate this year due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we thought it would be great if we could unite in a simple online expression of our shared belief in the power of ideas and objects to nourish our lives. Our mu...seum and gallery doors may be closed but the relevance and meaning our work and objects have never been more important. We invite organisations as well as individuals - museum professionals and members of the public - to post their favourite objects that speak to them at this time objects either in a collection or your own at home. Post a special object and text using the two hashtags #Our2020 and #IMD2020.

19.01.2022 As part of the Banjo Paterson Festival 2020, Molong Historical Society invites you to attend an afternoon tea in the Old Wool Shed at Gamboola (built 1848). Saturday 15th February, commencing at 2.00pm. Cost is $20.00 per person. Contact Elizabeth 0437868595 or Sue 0400425015 for bookings.

16.01.2022 Orange City Council is looking for members of the community to share insights into what life was like back in the first half of the 1900s. If you have a story to tell about: Banjo Paterson Park and memories of the day Templers Mill came down The Springs; an 1920s 1930s Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Fringe Camp The establishment of Food Of Orange District (F.O.O.D) Week Wentworth Main Mine at Lucknow or mining at Lucknow Please email [email protected] for an Expression of interest form.

16.01.2022 Reminder: the Airing of the Quilts, scheduled to be held this weekend 7-8 March 2020 has now been deferred to 24 and 25 October 2020. Please contact [email protected] if you have any queries.

15.01.2022 UPCOMING SENIORS EVENTS: Join in our Seniors Trivia Afternoon where we will test your local history, general and music knowledge. For example - Why was Banjo P...aterson nicknamed Banjo? There will plenty of easy questions and some challenges too. Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea with refreshments. And did we mention prizes! Lots of prizes! See you at Orange City Library on Monday 17 February from 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Please let us know you are coming along so we can cater for you by calling the Library on 6393 8132. *** Be Connected Morning Tea for Seniors Get more from your Library Membership with e-resources and Be Connected at Orange City Library on Monday 24 February 10am - 12 noon. Discover stories from your past with Ancestry, download ebooks and audiobooks with rbdigital and borrowbox and more. Learn how to make the most of your devices using Library e-resources and enjoy morning tea with us. *Pictured is Robyn and Bek getting ready for a cup of tea in the lead up to the Seniors Festival. #seniorsfestival

15.01.2022 Great work by this dedicated group of volunteers.

14.01.2022 Carcoar in Spring. Why not come for a visit, any time of the year it is beautiful.

14.01.2022 Due to the covid-19 virus, The Age of Fishes Museum is closing its doors until further notice.

14.01.2022 Take a drive these school holidays and vote for your favourite sculpture.

14.01.2022 Great attendence today to the Royal Australian Historical Society and Create NSW Seminar, Looking to the Future and discovering the past, Orange, NSW. Learning about Trove, cemeteries and Land Title Research.

13.01.2022 Can you assist?

12.01.2022 Due to the extreme weather conditions many community members have been unable to enter their quilt in the Wentworth Mine Airing of the Quilts. The Airing will now be held on 24 and 25 October 2020. Submissions have been extended until 31 August 2020.

12.01.2022 Tractor enthusiast Norm McKenzie of Cumnock, NSW, spent four years restoring one of the world's oldest and rarest agricultural motors. : ABC Central West | Luke Wong and Daniel Bingham

10.01.2022 Stoke Stable Museum is also opening it's doors. Please observed Covid 19 protocols. Why not make a day of it. Pick up a walking tour map from the Museum or Co...urt House and wander our lovely Village. Visit The Rustic Flamingo (located next door to the Museum) Carcoar Pottery and Tomolly. Have a coffee at The Village Grocer. The Royal Hotel and Antica Australis will be serving their delicious meals. Or maybe have a picnic on the banks of the Belubula River. Don't forget the Toy Museum. See more

10.01.2022 Stoke Stable Museum is also opening it's doors. Please observed Covid 19 protocols. Why not make a day of it. Pick up a walking tour map from the Museum or Co...urt House and wander our lovely Village. Visit The Rustic Flamingo (located next door to the Museum) Carcoar Pottery and Tomolly. Have a coffee at The Village Grocer. The Royal Hotel and Antica Australis will be serving their delicious meals. Or maybe have a picnic on the banks of the Belubula River. Don't forget the Toy Museum. See more

09.01.2022 Molong Museum looking for photos.

09.01.2022 If you have stories and memories on Templers Mill, The Springs; an 1920s 1930s Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Fringe Camp on the outskirts of Orange, and Wentworth Main Mine at Lucknow, we want to hear from you. See the link below for expressions of interest.

09.01.2022 Stoke Stable Museum is also opening its doors. Please observed Covid 19 protocols. Why not make a day of it. Pick up a walking tour map from the Museum or Co...urt House and wander our lovely Village. Visit The Rustic Flamingo (located next door to the Museum) Carcoar Pottery and Tomolly. Have a coffee at The Village Grocer. The Royal Hotel and Antica Australis will be serving their delicious meals. Or maybe have a picnic on the banks of the Belubula River. Dont forget the Toy Museum. See more

09.01.2022 Reminder: Wentworth Mine Airing of the Quilts that was scheduled to be held this weekend, is now cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience.

09.01.2022 Today marks International Museum Day. Museums all around the world come together to celebrate International Museum Day. This year, the theme is Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion. While museums in the district cannot hold the traditional activities to celebrate this year due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we thought it would be great if we could unite in a simple online expression of our shared belief in the power of ideas and objects to nourish our lives. Our mu...seum and gallery doors may be closed but the relevance and meaning our work and objects have never been more important. We invite organisations as well as individuals - museum professionals and members of the public - to post their favourite objects that speak to them at this time objects either in a collection or your own at home. Post a special object and text using the two hashtags #Our2020 and #IMD2020.

07.01.2022 Looking for families of the Carcoar district.

07.01.2022 Show societies to be able to claim up to $70,000 depending on their attendance numbers from last year. All agricultural shows that have cancelled because of COVID-19 will be eligible and they will not have to compete for assistance.

07.01.2022 Free Kids Activity Day !!!!!!! There will be a free kids Activity Day on Wednesday 16th April at the Museum.Lots of hands on Science activities and a free sausage sizzle. Birdlife Australia will also be hosting free workshops on the day. Kids Free, Adults $5.00 See you there!!!!!

07.01.2022 The Molong Museum will be open this weekend 18th and 19th July from 11am until 2pm each day. Why not check the displays and learn about your family while visiting the village. Enjoy lunch at one of several pubs and cafes that will be open.

06.01.2022 In the interest of public safety due to Covid-19 the Stoke Stable Museum and Court House are closed until it is deemed safe to reopen.

05.01.2022 Story Time brought to you by Fiona from Central West Libraries.

05.01.2022 It is with much regret that the 2020 Airing of the Quilts to be held at Wentworth Mine Lucknow on 24-25 October is cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. We look forward to holding this event in the future.

05.01.2022 Calling all creative people. Free online taster course starts soon.

03.01.2022 Bookings for the Seniors Afternoon Trivia at Orange City Library on Monday 17 February at 1.30pm can be made by contacting the library on 63938132.

03.01.2022 Want to learn more about historical records. See details to book a place on 14th March 2020. In conjuction with Central West Libraries.

02.01.2022 Wentworth Main Mine Lucknow is open Saturday and Sunday 1st and 2nd February, 10.00am - 1.00pm. The Lucknow goldfield was discovered in 1851, soon after Australias first payable gold was found at nearby Ophir. The Wentworth Main MIne, located on the eastern side of the village, relates to the 1890s and 1930s mining booms.

02.01.2022 Heres something to do over the weekend at home. Test your jigsaw skill!

02.01.2022 At home. Check this tour out.

02.01.2022 MEDIA RELEASE: 17 January 2020. Women Weavers Share Knowledge and Stories on the Lachlan. Women with a passion for reviving Aboriginal cultural practices gather...ed at The Corridor Project located near Wyangala Dam recently for a weekend of sharing and learning! Women from Canberra, Mudgee, Albury, Orange and Cowra collected reeds, grasses and matt-rush from along the Lachlan River and wove string used for cultural practices including fishnets, baskets and dilly bags. There was good natured debate over whether the event started with the spectacle of the full moon rising behind giant granite boulders; the collection and presentation of fresh possum and echidna roadkill picked up on the way; or the welcoming of everyone to Wiradjuri land by Harry Wedge and George Coe from Cowra Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC). And whilst possum skinning skills were limited, the merits of burying, boiling or open air decomposition on an ant mound were discussed as ways to extract echidna quills for weaving needles! During Harry Wedges welcome in Wiradjuri language, he reminded us all of the importance of Yindyamarra Yambuwan (Respecting Everything) whilst collecting plant material on the banks of the Galari (Lachlan River). It thus seemed fitting for Harry Wedge to present the cultural packages to representatives from each group, containing a Wiradjuri to English dictionary, a short film in the Wiradjuri language, and two DVDs containing songs and common phrases of the Wiradjuri language. The weaving and string making sessions began with a stroll beside property Bila-Galari talking and collecting reeds, grasses and matt-rush. A riverside meander led by Aunty Helen Worsley from the Orange Fibre Artists Group, identified different types of sedges, rushes, grasses, vines, reeds and appropriate harvesting techniques which have been used in cultural practice for centuries. The yarning circle sat below giant casuarina trees to prepare the gathered plants for weaving. Buckets of water keep the materials wet and flexible for stretching and weaving. When the string is long enough the weaving begins; culminating in the weaving circle becoming a yarning circle where techniques are shared and the stories flow. This event builds on the success of renewed regional weaving and yarning circles we look after each other both physically and mentally through the sharing and revival of culture said Aunty Helen Worsley, What we have been doing with the weaving is reconnecting cultural or traditional weaving and dying practices with the land and the river system to both inform management and revive culture continued Aunty Helen. Aunty Helen and Claudette from Orange Fibre Artists organised the event with Cowra-based environmental Water Manager Joanne Lenehan from Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) and Project Manager Phoebe Cowdery from the CORRIDOR project. The weaving weekend was supported through the Bundaburrah Creek Dabu Yarra Muran Project, the proud recipient of the inaugural Aboriginal Fishing Trust Fund. In the words of Wiradjuri Elder Pastor Cecil Grants instruction to look after the land and the rivers, then the land and the rivers will look after you! The cultural package can be purchased at https://www.facebook.com/ForbesWiradjuriLanguage/?rc=p Images: Helen Carpenter / AOW

02.01.2022 Great news for the Powerhouse Museum at Ultimo and Parramatta. Congratulations to all that worked tirelessly to save the Sydney attraction.

01.01.2022 Expressions of Interest are closing 13 January 2020. This is an opportunty to show off your needlework skills as well as your hardwork and preserverance. Entry forms can be downloaded here. https://www.orange.nsw.gov.au/historic-mine-backdrop-for-n/ or you can contact the organisers on [email protected]