The Museum Volunteers Podcast

"Goggomobil Dart, minicar"  made by Bill Buckle,  Australia, 1959.   The Goggomobil is considered to be the most representative "minicar" on sale in Australia in the second half of the 1950s. Image: Object no: 89/1523, Automobile, full size, and parts, 'Goggomobil Dart', body No. 712, engine No. 02/129295, chassis No. 01127418, fibreglass / rubber / metal, designed by...

Join volunteer Beth, as she gives an informative talk about growing up in the age of sewing machines. "Treadle sewing machine"  made by Singer Sewing Machine Co, United States of America, c. 1920 Read more 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 cur...

"Steam locomotive No.1243"  made by Davey and Company, Atlas Engineering Works, Sydney,  Australia, 1882 Built in 1882, Locomotive 1243 is one of eight mainline steam passenger engines built in Sydney for the New South Wales Government Railways at the Atlas Engineering Works to the design of Messrs Beyer Peacock & Co. of Manchester, England. Read more here Volunteers are at the heart...

"Sydney's Central Station Indicator Board" designed by The Interlocking Engineers Office,  Australia, 1905.  For 76 years the indicator board, which stood on the huge assembly platform of Sydney Terminal Station, also called Central Station, was an integral part of the history of the NSW railways. Read more here Volunteers are at the heart of our community. Both on-site and virtuall...

Join volunteer Dinah as she shares insights into how this intricate piece of lace was made. "Studies for Popoluska" bobbin lace figures designed and made by Elena Holeczyova, Czech Republic. Study 2; a mermaid Read more 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 conn...