The NED event

ENVI/IMTAP event
Ned Kelly: From last weeks to legacy
Wednesday 11th November 6.00pm
Old Melbourne Gaol
Russell Street, Melbourne


What really happened to Ned during his trials and last days at the Old Melbourne Gaol?
Discover when you participate as one of the characters in a scripted trial that takes place on the site of his actual trial. Find out how Ned was treated (mistreated!) with the various interpretations by the Old Melbourne Gaol Crime & Justice Experience.
Then see a performance of ‘The Jerilderie Letter’ in which Ned’s version of his life is given true vent – performed beside where he drew his last breath!
Simon Dalton, programs development manager at the Old Melbourne Gaol – Crime & Justice Experience, National Trust will take us through his programs with a wonderful participatory component.
Wine and canapés will be served and then the performance of “The Jerilderie Letter”.

A special ENVI and IMTAP price of $35 (normally $50)
Financial members $20

Bookings essential through: Patrick Watt pwatt@nsm.org.au 9657 8956 by 4th November

IMTAP ENVI event on 11 November

Ned Kelly: From last weeks to legacy

Wednesday 11th November 6.00pm

Old Melbourne Gaol
Russell Street,
Melbourne

What really happened to Ned during his trials and last days at the Old Melbourne Gaol?

Discover when you participate as one of the characters in a scripted trial that takes place on the site of his actual trial. Find out how Ned was treated (mistreated!) with the various interpretations by the Old Melbourne Gaol Crime & Justice Experience.
Then see a performance of ‘The Jerilderie Letter’ in which Ned’s version of his life is given true vent – performed beside where he drew his last breath!
Simon Dalton, programs development manager at the Old Melbourne Gaol – Crime & Justice Experience, National Trust will take us through his programs with a wonderful participatory component.
Wine and canapés will be served and then the performance of “The Jerilderie Letter”.

A special ENVI and IMTAP price of $35 (normally $50)
Financial members $20
Bookings essential through: Patrick Watt patrickw@nsm.org.au 9657 8956 by 4th November

International Museums Day at the National Sports Museum

The National Sports Museum has on display approximately 3500 objects but behind the scenes, it’s a very different story.
On International Museums Day, the NSM opens its back-of-house, giving you the rare opportunity to enter the inner sanctum and discover the workings behind Australia’s National Sports Museum.
Witness first hand an environment housing in excess of 100,000 objects that encompass the collections of the National Sports Museum. With a member of the NSM’s curatorial team guiding your tour you will find out about the vital role they play in protecting our nation’s rich sporting heritage. Take this opportunity to discover some of the processes involved in handling, examining and storing artefacts of all kinds and, get a glimpse of the customised storage facilities and how they operate. You might even be the first to see some of the museum’s latest acquisitions as they are being assessed and documented by our staff.
To hear more about the museum and its collections.
Who knows what special discovery awaits you!
Dates: Friday May 22, 2009Times: 1.30pm and 3.30pmCost: Included in museum admissionBookings are essential due to strictly limited access.Telephone: (03) 9657 8956Email: contactus@nsm.org.au