press kit - The International Council of Museums

OCEANIA
Australia
Mont de Lancey Museum
Madagascar to Melbourne (from 1 May to 30 May 2011)
Openings, exhibitions.
An exhibition focused on the journey of families from Madagascar to Melbourne. The focal exhibit is a Lamba
presented to the Reverend Thomas Lord by the Queen of Madagascar upon his departure to Australia in 1888.
Contact: Miss Lara Cubbins
Telephone: +61 4 17589943
E-mail: laramontdelancey@hotmail.com
Address: Wellington Rd, 3139 Wandin, Australia
Website: www.montdelancey.org.au
Lanyon Homestead
International Museum Day: Lanyon Open House (10am-4pm)
Focus talks. Free entry. Bookings for groups: 6235 5677.
Come, celebrate International Museum Day and discover Lanyon’s rich history. In addition to general tours of
the Homestead, throughout the day our knowledgeable Volunteers and Guides will offer talks on the hour
between 11am-2pm, highlighting the collection and the site’s history through specific themes.
Contact: Sophie Chessell (Education and Community Programs Manager)
Telephone: +61 4 23828873
Fax: +61 2 62072177
E-mail: sophie.chessell@act.gov.au
Address: Tharwa Drive, Tharwa ACT, 2620 Canberra, Australia
Website: http://www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au
Calthorpes’ House
International Museum Day: Calthorpes' Open House (Saturday 21 May 2011, 1pm-4pm)
Focus talks. Free entry. For group bookings: 6235 5677.
Come, celebrate International Museum Day and consider life at Calthorpes’ from a number of perspectives. In
addition to tours of the House, our passionate Volunteers and Guides will offer short talks exploring different
themes revealed through the history of Calthorpes’ House. Afternoon tea will be available during the
programme.
Contact: Sophie Chessell (Education and Community Programs Manager)
Telephone: +61 4 23828873
Fax: +61 2 62072177
E-mail: sophie.chessell@act.gov.au
Address: 24 Mugga Way, Red Hill ACT, 2603 Canberra, Australia
Website: http://www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au
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