Bathurst’s historic Showground holds fascinating stories of the structures and people associated with the ground and the importance of the annual Show. The first Show at this site was held in 1878. The Showground has been described as probably the finest group of traditional rural showground pavilions and ancillary buildings in Australia. Discover some of […]
Kim Bagot-Hiller presents It’s a long way from Tipperary to Limekilns: four months by ship and three years to Bathurst and then to Limekilns to be exact! Sailing out of Liverpool, England in 1858, Patrick Chifley at the age of 26 emigrates from County Tipperary, Ireland, setting foot in Sydney on 24 September. Less than […]
This class is aimed at those who want to start painting, but don’t know where to start. . Jenni will take you through what you need to know about: .preparation of painting surface, . mixing colours from the 3 primary colours plus white and black. . maintenance of equipment. . tips and hints for using […]
What stories can a bird egg collection tell? When you peer beneath the shell there are fascinating stories of what our world was like 100 years ago, what is gone, and what remains. They open the cracks to introduce the people who collected them, and why. Then there are the unexpected hidden tales quietly waiting […]
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Smith & Jones Storytime + Colouring Activity! Smith & Jones have teamed up with artist and animator Todd Fuller to produce a participatory filmclip for their new single, Home. The filmclip explores community ideas of home and celebrates the many different ideas people have of what makes a home. View the filmclip projected […]
Enjoy a tour of the house and garden walk. Bring a torch or borrow one. Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. For children aged from 7 yrs (with adult). The tour will conclude with chocolate milk and cookies. Tickets available at Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, 1 Kendall Ave (6332 1444) and Abercrombie House or book […]
Three locals will talk of the Perthville of their youth. There will be a slide show of photographs of old Perthville.
Before the Federation Convention of 1896, held in Bathurst, political debate was taking place, influenced by the discussions of the day. What do the flour mill workers of Keppel Street and shearers have in common? Unionism and the fight for workers’ rights. It was on Keppel Street where meetings at the Masonic Hall would take […]
Drop-in, explore and draw the current exhibitions. All abilities and ages. FREE, all materials supplied, no bookings required. Every Sunday 10.30am - 12.30pm Bathurst Regional Art Gallery at 70-78 Keppel Street, Bathurst
Pack a picnic lunch and take the kids down to the miniature railway to enjoy a few rides on working scale model trains, just across the road from the Adventure Playground. Covered shoes must be worn. Trains run the 3rd Sunday of the month, weather permitting.
Saturday 11 November, 2023 marks the 90th anniversary of the opening of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon. Constructed through the efforts of the people of Bathurst and the surrounding district, the Carillon has been at the heart of commemorations, celebrations, and civic events. However, it wasn’t until November 2020 that the instrument became a true […]
Few companies in Bathurst have left a lasting gift to the community, The Bathurst Masonic Hall Company is one that has. On Tuesday 20 November 1888, a meeting of shareholders of The Bathurst Masonic Hall Company Limited was held to discuss the purchase of land from Mr E. Webb. Located on Keppel Street opposite the […]
Exhibition tours hosted by our Gallery Assistants are held every Saturday @ 11
What stories can a bird egg collection tell? When you peer beneath the shell there are fascinating stories of what our world was like 100 years ago, what is gone, and what remains. They open the cracks to introduce the people who collected them, and why. Then there are the unexpected hidden tales quietly waiting […]
Hear the whistle of the steam, smell the coal in the air, feel the rhythm of the click and clack as the train leaves the platform heading down the tracks. Anticipation is in the air as Keppel Street awakens and the Railway comes to life with the hustle and bustle of people. On 4 April […]
Exhibition tours hosted by our Gallery Assistants are held every Saturday @ 11
Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
Wiradjuri Country
1 Kendall Avenue
Bathurst NSW 2795
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