13 Aug 2024—29 Sep 2024

Sneak-a-Peek of the Historic Canberra Hospital Collection at CMAG

Sneak-a-Peek of the Historic Canberra Hospital Collection at CMAG

Important note – This work is being undertaken in the Circuit Gallery, viewable from Civic Square. Visitors to Canberra Museum and Gallery will not be able to enter the Circuit Gallery space due to conservation and safety reasons.

Image caption: Photo by Canberra Museum and Gallery

Witness the unfolding of Canberra’s healthcare history in this unique project at Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG).

In collaboration with Canberra Health Services and the Royal Canberra Hospital History Group, CMAG is preserving a significant collection of historic objects from Canberra Hospital, dating back to its earliest days.

Watch as CMAG staff and volunteers sort and catalogue important items to add to the museum’s permanent collection. This is a rare opportunity to see behind the scenes of museum work, with the public invited to observe the process from Civic Square, offering a glimpse into the careful preservation of Canberra’s medical heritage.

Join us in this journey to safeguard, recognise and celebrate the objects people and stories that make up our healthcare history. Follow along online and discover the treasures unearthed in this extraordinary collection.

Sneak-a-Peek of the Historic Canberra Hospital Collection at CMAG

Important note – This work is being undertaken in the Circuit Gallery, viewable from Civic Square. Visitors to Canberra Museum and Gallery will not be able to enter the Circuit Gallery space due to conservation and safety reasons.

Image caption: Photo by Canberra Museum and Gallery