World War II was a time of great change for the people of NSW. For some, supporting the war effort led to adventure, love, lasting friendships and new experiences. For others, wartime meant loss and hardship, or led them straight to a POW/internment camp because of their ‘alien’ heritage. There’s a War On! showcases the varied experiences of the men, women and children who fought the war on the home front.

 

Developed by Museums & Galleries NSW and produced by SHP (Sue Hodges Productions), There’s a War On! will tour NSW and interstate from August 2009.

 

Tour itinerary

  • Museum of the Riverina: 28 August - 4 October 2009
  • Albury LibraryMuseum: 6 November 2009 - 24 January 2010
  • Hurstville City Museum: 24 April - 17 June 2010
  • Alfred Deakin Prime Ministerial Library: 23 June - 25 August 2010
  • Redcliffe Museum: 31 August – 4 December 2010
  • Cowra Regional Art Gallery: 28 May - 3 July 2011

 

Availability

This exhibition is still available during the following dates:

  • 24 June 2010 - 25 August 2010
  • 16 December 2010 - 22 May 2011

 

If you would like to submit an expression of interest for your venue to be added to the tour itinerary please contact:

 

Rachel Arndt

Manager, Touring Exhibitions

+61 2 9339 9906

rachela@mgnsw.org.au

 

Archive

There's a War On! installation shot at Albury Library Museum. Photo: Simon Dallinger. Courtesy Albury LibraryMuseum

There's a War On! installation shot at Albury Library Museum. Photo: Simon Dallinger. Courtesy Albur

Meg Sheaffe in Sydney, c. 1943. Image courtesy of Meg Sheaffe, Wagga Wagga

Meg Sheaffe in Sydney, c. 1943. Image courtesy of Meg Sheaffe, Wagga Wagga