Unearthed

Tamworth Regional Museums Combined Exhibition

Across the Tamworth Regional Museums collections, we work to unearth lesser-known histories and to bring to light stories that empower younger generations to be custodians of our regional culture and traditions. These 12 unique stories, brought together from across our collections, offer insights into how the history of our region and events of the past have helped to shape the place we know today.

Join us as we look through 12 collections and see what some of their unearthed objects can tell us about our region’s history.

Journey with us as we explore:

• how country music events were promoted in the early days of the industry
• the only camera of its kind that is still in operation
• the wide impact of minerals
• how one book can tell the story of a business empire
• what clothing alternatives were the only option for many people during the Great Depression of the 1930s
• the pleasures of diving deep into family history
• how one implement can have many uses
• what a snapshot in time can look like
• whether an artwork is really by the artist who is credited with its creation
• how the electric power industry supported beauty standards and social expectations
• how locating a missing link can make all the difference to a collection.

This exhibition would not have been possible without the support of the various museums and community groups in our region, including:

• Australian Country Music Hall of Fame
• Chris Bowman Fossils and Minerals Collection
• Gil Bennet Rocks, Gems and Mineral Collection
• Manilla Heritage Museum
• Moonbi Museum
• Tamworth and District Family History Group
• Tamworth Regional Film and Sound Archive
• Tamworth Historical Society
• Tamworth Hospital Nursing and Medical Museum
• Tamworth Powerstation Museum
• Tamworth Regional Astronomy and Science Centre
• Tamworth Regional Gallery.