Orange Regional Museum events fun for all ages

The Orange Regional Museum has you covered.

But as the 2018 events program at the museum is revealed there’s also plenty of opportunities for history and socialising for adults too.

Orange Mayor Reg Kidd said the museum was a treasure trove of information and staff work hard to make history fun and engaging for all ages.

“There’s school holiday activities, the usual Monday at the Museum for the little ones, but there’s also Up Late events for adults as well as the next instalment of Movies at the Museum,” Cr Kidd said.

Services Policy Committee Chair Cr Kevin Duffy said the museum’s events were becoming increasingly popular and it was a good idea to book ahead.

“Most of the activities for kids are free, which makes them accessible for everyone,” Cr Duffy said.

“They have a tendency to book out, which is a good sign that they’re valuable activities for parents and kids.”

In January 2018 school holiday programs will return with Printing History.

A hands-on history and craft workshop where kids can learn how the old printing press, located in the museum, worked and try their hand at making historical newspapers.

Cr Duffy said a special Kids Choice event would be held in early February just before the exhibition Journeys: people place stories closes.

“It’ll be a mash-up of all the popular school holiday events over the last year,” he said.

“There will be volcanos, snow globes, trains, finger painting, print making and more.”

Movies at the Museum returns in February with a screening of The Legend of Ben Hall and a special Up Late event in March.

Follow the Orange Regional Museum on Facebook for updates on all events.

To prepare for Orange Regional Museum’s next exhibition Paddock to Plate: a history of food and wine in Orange & district, the Museum’s main exhibition space will be closed from Sunday 4th February 2017 at 5pm and re-open with the brand new exhibition on Saturday 7th April 2018.

School Holiday Program: Printing History

Wed 10 – Fri 12 Jan 2018

Wed 17 – Fri 19 Jan 2018

Sessions 9.30am and 11.30am daily

Print history this summer at Orange Regional Museum. Foam printing workshops for children aged 5-12 years.

Free event, 1 hour sessions Orange Regional Museum Bookings limited (02) 6393 8444 or https://printinghistory.eventbrite.com.au

Movies at the Museum: The Legend of Ben Hall

Fri 2 Feb 2018, 6pm-10pm

Orange Regional Museum Screening of The Legend of Ben Hall, a 2016 Australian film documenting the life of the notorious bush ranger.

Rated M Recommended 18+, tickets $15 per person includes drink and catering on arrival and during interval Orange Regional Museum. Bookings essential, limited numbers (02) 6393 8444 or http://www.orangemuseum.com.au/movies/

Event sponsored by: Cargo Road Wines.

Family Fun: Kids Choice

Sat 3 Feb, 10am-3pm

As the exhibition Journeys: people place stories draws to a close, join in a day of fun with of all our most popular family activities from the past year.

Activities will be running from 10am-3pm and you can join in at any time.

Please book a place via the link below to ensure there are enough materials for all children to participate. Free event Orange Regional Museum Bookings required (02) 6393 8444 or https://kidschoice.eventbrite.com.au

Up Late in Orange: Dance and Music in Orange from the 1920s-60s

Fri 9 Mar 2018, 7pm-10pm Orange has a colourful history of dance halls, balls and music.

For this special Up Late event dalls and dances from the 1920s-60s will be celebrated with dance workshops, historical displays, music and more. Free event South Court, Byng Street, Orange Cultural Precinct Bookings essential (02) 6393 8444 or https://danceorange.eventbrite.com.au