Author: Rebecca Lush
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This is going to be a very brief post about a re-purposed heritage building in Hobart City Centre. Owned by The Tasman Hotel, Mary Mary is a cute little bar housed in the former St Mary’s Hospital, Tasmania’s first private hospital. How this bar has managed to combine both modern and heritage is amazing and…
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When we arrived in Hobart on Friday, we went for a walk around the city centre. During this walk, we saw the Mawson’s Huts Replica Museum and decided to return for a visit the next day. I didn’t even know this museum existed! Situated near Constitution Dock, this small wooden structure certainly stands out as…
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I’ve been in Sydney this past week for a University Museums conference. It was an incredible conference and a wonderful opportunity to present on how our museum is engaging with interdisciplinary learning. I’m glad I gave myself a couple of extra days to explore Sydney and visit a few more museums and galleries! Yesterday, I…
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I have travelled to Adelaide for a history of medicine conference. Overall, the conference was fantastic! Great to hear about the research taking place in this field and to present on a project happening in our museum. Yesterday, the conference finished around lunchtime so I took the opportunity to visit the Art Gallery of South…
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Please note the following blog post contains mention of an exhibition responding to stories of survival that were uncovered during the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. This is Macca – an excellent front-of-house staff member who was a comforting presence during my visit. The Lock-up in Newcastle combines an old heritage…
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This morning I journeyed out to Maitland Gaol for a self-guided audio tour experience. The Gaol is approximately one hour from Newcastle by train and very easy to access without a car. There are a few tour options available so definitely check their website before you visit. The only option I had available today was…
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The Art of Banksy: Without Limits has recently opened in Brisbane. I purchased my ticket as soon as they went on sale because, like so many people, I enjoy Banksy’s works and their broader political messages. Over the past week or so, I have been glued to the articles emerging speaking to the exhibition’s controversy.…
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Last weekend, we left the city to visit Home of the Arts (HOTA) on the Gold Coast. We also met capybaras at Currumbin Sanctuary – a very worthwhile experience. This was my third time visiting HOTA and I have to say it is an exceptional regional gallery and I feel very fortunate to live a…
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On our first day in Melbourne, we visited the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) for their Alexander McQueen exhibition. Subtitled Mind, Mythos, Muse, the exhibition showcases over 120 garments and accessories from McQueen and those affiliated. I have a lot of opinions on this exhibition that I can’t wait to share. I want to start…
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During our time in the Barossa, I wanted to visit one of the historic cemeteries. At the top of our list was the Bethany Pioneer Cemetery. Overall, it is quite a small cemetery. However, a large number of people are buried here. Later in the post, I’ll share a link to the burial registry. In…
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