Regional Museum Exhibitions Launch will be a great day out

Last modified: May 26, 2008 - 10:16 AM

This weekends Inaugural Exhibitions Launch and Open Day to held at Hawkesbury Regional Museum, on Sunday 18 May, International Museum Day will be a great day of activities and enjoyment for the whole family.

The Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir, AC CVO, will be the guest of honour and will officially launch the exhibitions at 11am.

There will be fun activities for everyone including performances by:

the Hawkesbury District Show Band
The Hawkesbury Song Company
the Macquarie Towns Choral Society
a Quintet from the Macquarie Towns Orchestra
and the Jazz Club duo.

There will be historical characters in beautiful outfits organised by The Hawkesbury Historical Society and plenty of free giveaways and activities for the children. Windsor Rotary will be providing a sausage sizzle and drinks.

Members of the community are invited to attend and enjoy the many activities on the day.

Be amongst the first visitors to experience the exciting permanent exhibition featuring the themes of the River, the Land and the People. Also available to wander through will be four interesting temporary exhibitions which include a brief history of the Scheyville Migrant Centre; Moving Images of the Hawkesbury; The Collectors: Eric Mitchell's model boat collection; and an eclectic selection of chairs from the Hawkesbury Historical Society's collection.

The museum is located at 8 Baker Street Windsor and opening hours are
Wednesday to Friday 10am - 4pm Weekends 10am - 3pm (closed public holidays).

For more information, contact Kathleen von Witt kvonwitt@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or phone 4560 4440.

Contact details
Hawkesbury City Council
Tel: 02 4560 4444
Fax: 02 4560 4400
council@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au

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