Published for: Tuesday, 5/08/2008
Travel Guides -> Attractions -> Landmarks and Buildings -> New South Wales -> Griffith Area
Griffith - The Griffith Regional Art Gallery is part of the refurbished, `Griffith Soldiers Memorial Hall Complex`, which was built in the 1930`s in the art deco style to the design of a local architect Mr A.B. Long.
The Gallery has two exhibition spaces and although small, both spaces have a lovely sense of space due to the 4 metre high ceillings. A yearly exhibition programme of international, national and local exhibits
change monthly. The major collection is Australian Contemporary Jewellery from 19... read more
Griffith - Set in 18 hectares of natural bushland, this museum features 40 historic
buildings and hundreds of historical items from the early pioneering days
in the area. The museum highlights the influence Italians had on the
area. Barbecue and picnic facilities are available.
Morning and afternoon teas and luncheons can be arranged for coach groups.
The bushland atmosphere has been retained by careful placement of the
buildings to cause the least disturbance to the natural surroundings.
There is a 20... read more
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