INSIGHTS: Living Histories – Sharing Kiama’s Aboriginal History at Pilot’s Cottage Museum

In a powerful collaboration with Wodi Wodi Elder Dr Aunty Joyce Donovan, the Pilot’s Cottage Museum in Kiama has undertaken a transformative project to reframe how Aboriginal history is represented and understood within the museum.

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INSIGHTS: Newcastle Museum and programming for community impact

The first in our Insights series, we talk with Director of Museum, Archive, Libraries & Learning, Julie Baird, on how Newcastle Museum works to ensure impact on its community.

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Call for Expressions of Interest – Register of Peers

Museums & Galleries of NSW is inviting expressions of interest from individuals across the museum, gallery, and Aboriginal cultural centre sector in NSW to join our Register of Peers.

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Dr Jilda Andrews joins the M&G NSW Board of Directors

Museums & Galleries of NSW is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Jilda Andrews to its Board.

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Fellowship, Mentorship and Volunteer Placement Program 2024 Recipients

We’re delighted to announce the recipients of the 2024 round of the Fellowship, Mentorship and Volunteer Placement Program.

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Give away – Showcases

The State Library of NSW has 12 heritage showcases available exclusively for cultural institutions.

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Regional & Public Galleries Conference 2025 – Album

Photos from the Regional & Public Galleries Conference 2025.

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Port Macquarie Museum Wins Bronze at the National Tourism Awards

The Port Macquarie Museum has been awarded Bronze in the Cultural Tourism category at the Australian Tourism Awards, recognising it as one of the nation’s top cultural attractions.

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Shelving units to give away

The Australian National Maritime Museum has 10 shelving bays to give away.

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Statement of Support for Artist Khaled Sabsabi and Curator, Michael Dagostino

Museums & Galleries of NSW is deeply concerned by Creative Australia’s decision to rescind the artistic team of Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino who were chosen to lead Australia’s representation at the 2026 Venice Biennale.

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Volunteer Museum Grants are open

Museums & Galleries of NSW is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for three grants from the Volunteer Museum Grant Program for 2025.

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Give away – Showcases and Bench

The Australian Museum is giving away large glass showcases and a wood and leather bench seat.

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Give away – Wooden Trays

The National Gallery of Australia has 10 wooden trays to give away. Previously used in the storage of Bark Paintings, but could also be used for storing small paintings or works on paper.

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Give away – Showcases and Plinths

The National Portrait Gallery is giving away three tashco mannequin showcases and 13 plinths. For the showcases, please see attached image example, and the sizes of these are as specified: Two showcases – 1500mm W x 1500 x 2200 H One showcase – 1200 W x 1200 D x 2200 H. There are only two

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Project Development Grants and round two of the Volunteer Museum Small Grants for 2024 announced

Museums & Galleries of NSW would like to congratulate the successful applicants for our Project Development Grants and the second round of the Volunteer Museum Small Grants for 2024.

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Give away – Showcases

The State Library of NSW is giving away three aluminium showcases

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Give away – Plinth

Museums & Galleries of NSW is giving away a custom built plinth.

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Call out – Tenant sought for Eryldene, Sydney

Eryldene Historic House and Garden are offering a unique opportunity for a tenant to occupy a part of this significant heritage house.

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What’s New on the NETS National Exhibition Register

The National Exhibition Register is a free service that allows Australian organisations to promote, browse and book touring exhibitions of contemporary visual culture.

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Revitalised BAMM Reopens with Enhanced Features

The Bank Art Museum Moree (BAMM) has reopened after undergoing significant renovations, enhancing both the visitor experience and accessibility.

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