Gulgong Holtermann Museum
Highlights
- Explore the Holtermann Collection to witness UNESCO-listed photographs that capture Gulgong's rich gold rush history.
- Navigate through beautifully restored 1870s buildings, immersing yourself in the fascinating world of wet plate photography.
- Engage with interactive activities and touchscreens, making history come alive for visitors of all ages.
- Create your own miniature Holtermann photographs with a no mess Printing Kit, perfect for families and school groups.
Gulgong Holtermann Museum is a contemporary museum housed in two beautifully restored 1870s Gulgong gold rush buildings. These two buildings along with many others were photographed in 1872 and are now part of the Holtermann Collection of photographs which are United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) listed.
Navigate through the Museum to be introduced to the fascinating world of wet plate photography. Imagine the process of capturing a moment in time on a glass plate coated with light-sensitive chemicals. Each photograph is a precious artifact, preserving a slice of history for future generations.
Their well-informed team of volunteers are available to direct you through the Museum to explore this interesting era with the use of touchscreens, interactive activities, or a narrated street trail.
The Gulgong Holtermann Museum has worked with the State Library of NSW to have this digitised collection on permanent display for visitors to become immersed in the photographic history of Sydney, Melbourne, Gulgong, and its surrounding areas.
Ask about the Printing Kit to create your own miniature Holtermann photographs at the Museum or at home. This is a no mess, fun activity for all ages
Groups and School groups are welcome. School and programs are available on request Please via the website contact form.
This Museum is a must when visiting the Mudgee region.
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Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- NSW – Mudgee Region Tourism
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
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