The Museum Volunteers Podcast

Hear Volunteer Norma's illuminating talk, on the topic of pins! Narrated by Visitor Services Officer Saul. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversation...

Join museum staff member and voice-volunteer Lin as she talks about the Matthew Flinders Marine Chronometer. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations a...

Join Volunteer Joseph for this illuminating talk on the development of children's recreational activity on wheels, and some of their origins. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and a...

Join Volunteer Phoebe on this talk on iconic chairs designed by Fred Lowen Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories. You can  search...

Join us on this illuminating talk on Lace Artist and Designer; Lenka Suchanek,  developed and researched by some of our fabulous textiles volunteers. Researched and written by Textiles Volunteer Maureen. Narrated by staff member Georgia Mason-Cox Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that...

Researched and written by volunteer Barry, learn about the technology, patent disputes, business intrigue and social impact - behind the invention of the sewing machine. Narrated by museum staff member Georgia. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  T...

Join this volunteer developed and researched talk, as we discuss the not often talked about instrument, the Theremin. (You may have seen it in the Powerhouse Museum) Written and researched by volunteer, Cierwen and narrated by staff member and voice-volunteer, Victoria. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals cont...

Join Friday Volunteer Hette, for his fascinating talk about the Design history, and controversies of the day - behind the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are...

Researched and written by volunteer Meg S, learn about Charles Laseron's day to day experiences during the Antarctic expedition in the early 1900's through an item of clothing which belonged to him, the Charles Laseron's Antarctic Expedition Hood. Narrated by museum staff member Meg L Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generou...

Join Friday volunteer Hette - as he compares and contrasts the design processes behind a computer and a vase. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations...

Join Monday volunteer Mike, as he explores the history and future of Electric cars. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories. You ca...

Join the Wednesday  volunteers  as they speak about the designer, Florence Broadhurst. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories. You...

Dinah, Lace Volunteer, gives an overview of the lace recovered from the Batavia Wreck, that was reconstructed by Rosemary Shepherd. This is an excerpt from the longer podcast "Chats - Lace, Sail knots, Splicing, and Ancient Egypt -Transport-Textiles " Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to...

Join the Tuesday volunteers as they  talk about their memories of childhood toys. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories. You can ...

Join volunteer Meg as she talks about the history and design of the 'Argyle' chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire co...

Friday MAAS Volunteer, Cierwen, explores the story of Rail, Freight and Water for Trains in Australia during the time that the railways were being established. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum col...

A great summary of this technical dischord, in the early days of Australia's rail history - expertly told by Wednesday Volunteer, Beth. This is an excerpt from the longer Chats - Rails, Trains and Reflections on Class and Travel - Wednesday Group Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum...

This talk, written, researched and developed by Volunteer Jay, discusses the history, and some of the key figures in the development of the lace fence. Researched and written by Textiles Volunteer, Jay and narrated by staff member and voice-volunteer Victoria. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to...

Join volunteer Meg as she talks about the Minton's peacock figure. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memories. You can  search fo...

Join the textile volunteers as they talk about the Venetian flat point lace border,  needlemade, Italy, c. 1690. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversatio...

Join volunteer Meg as she talks about the history and design of the Thomas Hope Regency Egyptian Revival Armchairs. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversa...

Join Volunteer Tom and learn about the design, development and use of the iconic dental chair. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations and evoke memor...

Join volunteer Meg as she talks about the history and design of the Armchair of Governor Lachlan Macquarie. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversations an...

Researched, written and developed by textiles volunteer Barbara, learn about the techniques and patterns in lace bobbin design. Narrated by staff member and voice-volunteer Victoria. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide a...

Join volunteer Meg as she talks about the history and design of the Baron Schmiedel bust by Johann Joachim Kändler. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, generous and skilled individuals contribute to a Museum that fosters connection and curiosity.  These virtual talks provide access to the Museum collection and are designed to inspire conversa...