UNDERWORLD – a stunning new exhibition of police mugshots from the 1920s known as the ‘Specials’ opens at Orange Regional Museum at 6pm on Thursday 31 October.
It’s been 50 years since man first landed on the moon and that makes for a particularly out of this world National Science Week. Read More
Hear firsthand how 78 photographs were chosen from 1.25 million, to be featured in the third Orange Regional Museum exhibition, All in Day’s Work. Read More
Orange Regional Museum is seeking an experienced and collaborative curator to undertake the research and facilitation of a long-term exhibition exploring the history of Orange and district.
Visitors to Orange Regional Museum will be given a rare glimpse into the life of Orange locals from the 1950s to 70s once the latest exhibition opens this week. Read More
The Orange Regional Museum’s Paddock to Plate exhibition has been farewelled in fitting fashion after it recently took home four Museums Australasia Publication Design Awards (MAPDA). Read More
The time has come for one Last Bite as the final Up Late event for Orange Regional Museum’s Paddock to Plate exhibition draws near.
Look and make at Orange Regional Museum with activities and craft for Under 5s in 2019. Read More
Orange Regional Museum is about to recruit for a community engagement officer to offer new, hands-on learning activities for children during school holidays. Read More
Look and Make at Orange Regional Museum with craft and activities for Under 5s
ABOUT US
Orange Regional Museum interprets the stories, cultures and places of the region, displaying artifacts that trigger memories, engage audiences and inspire new ways of thinking about history and cultures.
Orange Regional Museum hosts temporary and permanent exhibitions on a variety of themes including, settlement of the region, mining, the built environment, agriculture, migration and significant events and individuals from the local area.
The Museum supports and works with museums and historical societies across the region to ensure objects and sites of significance are cared for and available for public display.
Orange Regional Museum enhances the vibrant cultural precinct already established, with exciting spaces for exhibitions, innovative education and public programs, and collaborative interdisciplinary programs with the gallery, library and theatre.
Take a journey through time and discover both well-known and less-familiar stories about the region, visit the Central NSW Museums website
Plan your visit
Venue Information
Opening Hours: 9am-4pm daily (excluding 25 Dec)
- Groups of more than 10 people should contact the museum prior to their visit.
- There is no admission cost to enter Orange Regional Museum.
Facilities
Bathrooms including disabled and baby changing facilities are provided on site.
Groundstone Cafe is located next to the Museum and is open from 7.30am – 3.30pm daily. Group bookings available. P: (02) 6394 6386
Short-term parking is available in front of the Museum on Byng Street. Parking for larger vehicles, caravans and buses is on Peisley Street. Long-term parking is available in a carpark near the Museum and can be accessed off Lords Place.
Accessibility
Orange Regional Museum is fully accessible for prams and wheel chairs. A courtesy wheelchair available for use. Please contact us on (02) 6393 8444 for further information.
