Exhibition Launch: Saturday 2 July, 2 – 4pm Exhibition dates: 25 June – 4 September, 2022

Wonders, Curios and the Unseen is an exhibition of curious images, objects and artworks drawn from historical and community collections based in Hume.

Throughout the ages, people have collected images, objects and artworks that represent not only themselves and their own culture, but also the wider world – its wonders, curiosities and precious items. Historically, items were collected, categorised and housed in people’s homes for private viewings, until eventually transitioning to being available for public viewing.

In homage to those past traditions of collecting that also include the Great Exhibitions, Salon Galleries and Cabinets of Curiosity, this exhibition creates a public space for those unique items drawn from local history collections to be displayed and appreciated by all.

Supporting Contributors and Collections include:

• Hume Civic Collection
• George Evans Museum Collection
• Broadmeadows Historical Society
• Richard Simmie, Harpsdale, Yuroke
• Sunbury Historical and Heritage Society
• Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Culture Heritage Aboriginal Corporation

Bookings essential. Light refreshment will be served. To book: click here

In conjunction with Wonders, Curios and the Unseen, we invite you to celebrate the opening of an additional exhibition:

Windows on the Past – a new exhibition held in the upstairs area of Hume Global Learning Centre – Sunbury that celebrates all areas of local economic development.

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PLEASE NOTE: This is a Covid-19 safe event. If feeling unwell, have any Covid-19 symptoms or have been a close contact of someone who has tested positive – please do not attend.