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From Horses to Snorkels: What was happening 100 and 50 Years Ago in the History of the NSW Fire Brigade
“There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know” – Harry S Truman (American President 1945-1953) At the Museum of...
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Aug 21, 20243 min read
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Celebrating 140 Years: An Introduction to a Year of Memories
As we enter a new year there is much to look forward to at the Museum. These school holidays are already very busy with extra weekday...
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Jan 9, 20244 min read
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October is here and the Museum has lots on offer!
Our Halloween Rocks scavenger hunt is now entering its third year and it has been so popular in the past that we have extended it from...
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Oct 17, 20235 min read
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The Lucky Country - reflecting on the importance of heritage
When it comes to operating a museum about firefighting, it may seem ironic that one of the greatest threats to a museum, is fire, or it...
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Aug 30, 20234 min read
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Firing on All Engines at the Museum of Fire
An Update From Our CEO, Belinda McMartin The Museum of Fire is located in a heritage listed building. Our site was a former power station...
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Mar 14, 20234 min read
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A Spring Update from our CEO
HAPPY SPRING to all of the Museum's loyal supporters and visitors! This time last year we were contemplating exiting lockdown and...
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Oct 4, 20224 min read
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Hear Us Now: On Being an Independent Museum
HEAR US NOW. This was the theme of the recent 2022 Australian Museum and Galleries Association Conference held in Perth, Western...
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Jun 27, 20225 min read
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