Museum of the Riverina – Historic Council Chambers
Highlights
- Explore over 15,000 objects that reveal the rich tapestry of Riverina's history and culture.
- Experience captivating touring shows that highlight national significance alongside local stories.
- Wander through the historic Council Chambers and connect with Wagga Wagga's past.
- Enjoy a family-friendly environment that welcomes visitors of all ages to learn and discover.
The Museum of the Riverina is a social history museum that combines touring shows of national significance and local stories about life in the Riverina.
Over two sites, the Museum of the Riverina tells stories about the people and events that have helped shape Wagga Wagga and the Riverina region. They’re responsible for collecting and caring for more than 15,000 objects, photographs, textiles and paper-based materials which help to tell those stories.
Images and Video
Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
Features
Tags
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
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)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caption all entertainment (TVs, live shows, performances) is available.
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)
- 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)
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