New museum continues to draw good numbers

Orange Mayor John Davis said the large turnout was a sign of the strong community interest in the new building and the way it had captured the public imagination since it was completed earlier this year.

“It’s proving to be a very popular place for residents and visitors alike,” Cr Davis said.

“Its unique design and grassed roof has really added to the Civic Square area and made that precinct a very inviting place to be. Now, with the opening of the first exhibition at the Orange Regional Museum the space is a popular cultural hub.

“The Groundstone café is a great addition and the Visitors Centre is as busy as ever.”

Orange Regional Gallery and Museum director Brad Hammond said the museum had maintained strong visitor numbers in its first 10 days of opening with 606 people through the doors on day one and a further 1,409 people in the following days.

“The first exhibition ‘Journeys: People, Place, Stories’ presents a broad range of objects, telling the stories of our region from a variety of perspectives,” Mr Hammond said. “. It’s great to see so many people finding their personal points of connection as they explore the installation. “

“We’ve had over 2,000 visitors in the first 10 days, that’s a really positive sign.”

The museum was officially opened by Cr Davis and Member for Calare Andrew Gee on November 19.

The museum is open daily from 9am to 5pm.