The Museum Volunteers Podcast

Join Volunteer Diana as she discusses the history of the warming pans, including those in the Powerhouse collection. 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 convers...

Researched and written by volunteer Richard, learn about Vehicle Wheels in the Museum. Narrated by fellow volunteer Jaidae. 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...

A short talk about the history of, and innovative story behind the modern face-mask.  Narrated by Museum staff member and voice-volunteer, Jaidae. Credit: This talk has been adapted for audio, from the blogpost titled The Modern Mask which was published on October 21, 2020 – on the Museum’s Inside the Collection Blog. Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these...

Join Volunteer Tony as he describes with poetry and metaphor, his time playing and introducing visitors to the Iconic Stuart Piano. 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...

Join the Museums Discovery Centre volunteers as they discuss the model of King Street, Sydney in the 1880's and the influence of the Quong Tart tea rooms. 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...

Join Textiles Volunteer Rod as he discusses 19th Century English lace making, lace bobbins and lace tokens. 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 and written by volunteer Mike, learn about Signalling on Sydney's Observatory Hill. Narrated by fellow volunteer Kel.  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...

Join volunteer Victor as he speaks about the Both Machine, on of the most iconic medical innovations of the 20th century. 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...

Join volunteer Dinah as she speaks about innovations in medication to treat asthma. 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 our Tuesday volunteers as they discuss a range of Collection objects, in particular prosthetic limbs - and all sorts of ideas and insights that spring from these discussions. 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 acce...

Join volunteer Susanne as she speaks about the history of the  sewing machine.    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 speaks about the  Steam Fire Truck.    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 for objec...

Join volunteer Jon as he speaks about the  Goggomobil Dart minicar.    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 for...

The Textiles volunteers bring us some insights into this beautiful collection piece. 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 c...

Join our volunteer Dinah for insights into Radio Astronomy and the CSIRO. 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 volunteer Alan as he speaks about the Ship model, SS “Turbinia.    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 Powerhouse volunteer Tom for a quick look and remeniss - around this iconic Australian Innovation. 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 ev...

Monday volunteer Joe shares his research on the history of Electricity. 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 one of our student volunteers  as she speaks about the Detroit Electric Car. 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 ...

Monday volunteer Mike, leads a discussion of Hydrogen as a source of green energy. 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...

Friday  Volunteer Hette, shares some insights on Rocket development and the important step - of failure in learning and improvement. 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...

Join this talk researched and developed by MDC volunteer, Lesley on Early Foot and Boot warmers, prior to the use of central heating. Narrated by Visitor Services Officer Victoria Greiner 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 prov...

Join Wednesday Volunteer Beth, as she shares insights of design changes over time that have shaped the Telephone. You can search for Museum objects relating to this talk here Image: Object No: B1665 Candlestick telephone, 'PMG 85154', 'Stalloy', enamel / nickel, unknown maker, supplied by the PMG (Postmaster General's Department), Australia, 1905-1920. Volunteers are at th...

Join MDC volunteer Alan, as he discusses design over time and the tale of two statues - two very different sculptures of the same man, Konstantin Tsiolkovsky Image: Object no. 97/2/12 Bust, Konstantin Tziolkovski, metal, Exhibition Centre, USSR/Russian Academy of Sciences, USSR, [1984] Read more here Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtually, these passionate, genero...

In this short talk, Monday volunteer Mike shares a short history of the old Campbelltown to Camden branch line and its well-known steam locomotive ‘Pansy’. You can search for Museum objects relating to this talk here 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 curiosi...