A new exhibition at the Kyneton Museum is putting the focus on local sport.
The exhibition – Good Sports: Leisure and Recreation – explores the powerful role of sport, leisure and recreation in shaping local identity and community.
Launched with strong community involvement, the exhibition at Kyneton Museum features contributions from local sporting groups and highlights themes of inclusion, the evolution of recreational spaces, and the social impact of sport across generations and cultures.
The exhibition was officially launched last month, with Macedon Ranges council mayor Dom Bonanno and Commonwealth Games athlete and Kyneton Small Bore Rifle Club member James Daly among those in attendance.
“This is more than a nostalgic look at our sporting past. It’s a reflection on how we move, connect, and build identity, from grassroots clubs to national icons,” Cr Bonanno said.
“Events like this show the strength of our community. I hope visitors leave feeling inspired and maybe even ready to dust off their running shoes.”
The exhibition invites visitors to consider how sport has contributed and shaped our culture. It celebrates participation, community and the values of fairness, respect and belonging.
The exhibition is open Fridays to Sundays, 11am to 4pm, at Kyneton Museum, 67 Piper Street, Woodend.
