24-06-2007, 11:56 PM
City Museum at Old Treasury presents "Making Melbourne" Exhibition
3 May 2006 - 30 Jun 2008
City Museum at Old Treasury
Old Treasury Building, Spring Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Melway: 2F K3
Making Melbourne presents a chronological narrative of the story of Melbourne, from first white settlement in 1835 to the present day. Within this the exhibition touches upon specific themes such as the discovery of gold, Melbourne 1880s âBoomtownâ, the city âat workâ and the city âat playâ.
Making Melbourne is particularly inspired by the epic story of the Victorian gold discoveries from 1852 to 1862. In those ten years Melbourne was transformed from a struggling settlement town into a bustling city of international reputation. Making Melbourne traces this story through historical themes and explores the economic, cultural and recreational aspects of the cityâs life, then and now.
Presented through a dynamic combination of significant artefacts, images and audio/visual technology, Making Melbourne brings Melbourne history to life. Included in the displays are highlights from the âLonsdale Silverââ a collection of silverware presented to Captain William Lonsdale upon the conclusion of his appointment as the first Police Magistrate to the colony in 1839; a portable gramophone believed to have been owned by operatic superstar Dame Nellie Melba, and a fine selection of Melbourne tram and train memorabilia.
This event operates Sunday from 10am to 4pm, Monday from 9am to 5pm, Tuesday from 9am to 5pm, Wednesday from 9am to 5pm, Thursday from 9am to 5pm, Friday from 9am to 5pm, Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
The City Museum at Old Treasury Melbourne is situated within the historic Old Treasury Building and was formerly Gold Treasury Museum. Executive Council Chamber tours at 11am and 2pm subject to availability. Public Holidays â 10am to 4pm; Closed Good Friday, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Phone: 03 9651 2233.
Web: [url="http://www.citymuseummelbourne.org"]http://www.citymuseummelbourne.org[/url]
3 May 2006 - 30 Jun 2008
City Museum at Old Treasury
Old Treasury Building, Spring Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Melway: 2F K3
Making Melbourne presents a chronological narrative of the story of Melbourne, from first white settlement in 1835 to the present day. Within this the exhibition touches upon specific themes such as the discovery of gold, Melbourne 1880s âBoomtownâ, the city âat workâ and the city âat playâ.
Making Melbourne is particularly inspired by the epic story of the Victorian gold discoveries from 1852 to 1862. In those ten years Melbourne was transformed from a struggling settlement town into a bustling city of international reputation. Making Melbourne traces this story through historical themes and explores the economic, cultural and recreational aspects of the cityâs life, then and now.
Presented through a dynamic combination of significant artefacts, images and audio/visual technology, Making Melbourne brings Melbourne history to life. Included in the displays are highlights from the âLonsdale Silverââ a collection of silverware presented to Captain William Lonsdale upon the conclusion of his appointment as the first Police Magistrate to the colony in 1839; a portable gramophone believed to have been owned by operatic superstar Dame Nellie Melba, and a fine selection of Melbourne tram and train memorabilia.
This event operates Sunday from 10am to 4pm, Monday from 9am to 5pm, Tuesday from 9am to 5pm, Wednesday from 9am to 5pm, Thursday from 9am to 5pm, Friday from 9am to 5pm, Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
The City Museum at Old Treasury Melbourne is situated within the historic Old Treasury Building and was formerly Gold Treasury Museum. Executive Council Chamber tours at 11am and 2pm subject to availability. Public Holidays â 10am to 4pm; Closed Good Friday, Christmas and Boxing Day.
Phone: 03 9651 2233.
Web: [url="http://www.citymuseummelbourne.org"]http://www.citymuseummelbourne.org[/url]