Australia’s earliest scientific photographs are revealed in a new exhibition, Capturing Nature: early photography at the Australian Museum 1857-1893, that opened to the public at Orange Regional Museum on Monday 1 June 2020.
Orange City Council has responded to the latest decisions from government and health authorities re-opening some services.
We’re all staying at home this school holidays, so it’s a perfect time to explore history, science and culture from all around the world. Read More
This week we’re featuring our favourite at-home learning resources from NSW organisations including the State Library of NSW, the Australian Museum and Sydney Living Museums.
Are you a teacher developing lesson plans for your students or a carer helping out with at-home learning for your family? Here’s some of our favourites from Australian museums. Read More
Orange City Council has responded to the latest Australian Government restrictions closing a number of facilities.
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Here is some information about how Orange Regional Museum is dealing with the COVID-19 crisis and its local implications.
2020 is gearing up to be an exciting year at Orange Regional Museum, with big changes happening within the display space and a line-up of fascinating exhibitions that will include something for everyone.
Orange Mayor Cr Reg Kidd has congratulated all involved in putting together the latest exhibition at the Orange Regional Museum after the Museum won a state-wide award for the show. Read More
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.
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.
