Jessica Micallef
Journey back in time to discover Macedon Ranges’ rich heritage.
The Kyneton Museum reopened its doors on Friday with a new local exhibition, Unique by Nature, United by History.
The exhibition showcases the history of seven Macedon Ranges townships; Malmsbury, Carlsruhe, Kyneton, Romsey, Lancefield, Gisborne and Mount Macedon
The collection illuminates histories of ancient megafauna, communities and culture, farming, indigenous occupation, industry, quarrying, winemaking and tourism.
Museum staff and community curators collaborated for the exhibition to present stories from the towns that are geographically and socially embedded in the history of the shire.
Visitors can also browse the museum’s static displays including upstairs in the bank manager’s residence, the old kitchen, the laundry, machinery sheds and gardens.
The council’s chief executive Margot Stork said appropriate measures are in place to ensure the safety of museum staff and visitors.
“We will be monitoring visitor numbers to allow for social distancing, have increased cleaning services, will provide sanitiser on site and expect visitors to provide contact details for tracing purposes,” she said.
“While the restrictions will change the way we will connect and interact with you at the museum, we are committed to making sure the community visitors and our staff are safe.”
The Kyneton Museum has returned to it’s normal opening hours of 11am-4pm, Friday to Sunday.
Standard entry fees apply.
Details and tickets: bit.ly/318tXW2
