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Community Museums Pilot Project
Victoria has over 740 community museums. These include historical societies, museums, indigenous keeping places, RSL collections, mechanics institutes, archives, botanic gardens and genealogical societies. They hold over 1.5 million items across Victoria. Community museums are largely managed by volunteers and two thirds of them are in regional Victoria
The Project
A pilot project was initiated to test a model for supporting the diverse community museum sector. A Community Museums Officer 'broker' was employed in Victoria's Goldfields region to work with different community collecting organisations. The purpose was to explore opportunities for improved collections management and community engagement outcomes.
Findings
The project has led to innovative collaborations and activities that have improved the sector, strengthened the role of collecting organisations in communities, and increased access to significant historical objects and stories. The Report, Strengthening local communities - The community museums pilot project report - outlines the importance of community museums and will inform future policies and initiatives for supporting the community museum sector across the State.
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