YARRA Ranges Regional Museum and Mount Burnett Observatory will be hosting a special evening about stars on Friday 13 March, from 5pm to 9pm.
At the event, called Stars and Symbols, there will be telescopes, talks and access to the museum’s current exhibition, Myths and Legends of West Arnhem Land.
This exhibition is drawn from the Yarra Ranges Shire’s McLeod Gift Collection managed by Burrinja Cultural Centre in Upwey.
The collection of Aboriginal and Pacific art includes rare works on paper from Arnhem Land, created by one of the great Australian art dynasties, three generations of the Nganjmirra family.
Drawings by Nawakadj Nganjmirra, Alex, Peterson, Ralph, Thompson and Wesley record traditional stories of creation, law and life in Kunwinjku country, the great plateau of West Arnhem Land.
Museum director Maggi Solly said organisers were excited about this event.
“The exhibition gives an amazing insight into the stories and traditions of West Arnhem Land,” she said.
“These stories have been passing down knowledge for generations.
“Stars and Symbols will also be passing on knowledge, from the artworks and experts on astronomy.”
Entry is free.
There will be kids’ activities, including a scavenger hunt through the museum.
Hot food, cakes, coffee and drinks will be available from the Museum Harvest Cafe.
