Women's Museum of Australia

Women's Museum of Australia Recognised as a Museum of National significance The Women's Museum of Australia, formerly the National Pioneer Women's Hall of Fame.

The Women's Museum of Australia ( formerly the National Pioneer Womens Hall Of Fame ) recognises and celebrates the contribution of Australian women and shares the stories of the Old Gaol Alice Springs NT. It is dedicated to preserving the place of women in history for their special contribution to Australia's heritage, and tells their stories through exhibitions including photographs, artifacts,

audio, video and other memorabilia. The museum is based in the Alice Springs Historic Gaol, and visitors can also explore the old gaol cells and learn about the gaol's history.

Nature of Alice new large dangly earring drop! In store now, Old Gaol Alice Springs Gift Shop open Tues - Sat 10 - 2.30...
02/09/2026

Nature of Alice new large dangly earring drop! In store now, Old Gaol Alice Springs Gift Shop open Tues - Sat 10 - 2.30 pm.

This Sunday is Father's Day; does he like to BBQ? Come and get him a new BBQ apron for this beautiful warmer weather☀️❤...
01/09/2026

This Sunday is Father's Day; does he like to BBQ? Come and get him a new BBQ apron for this beautiful warmer weather☀️❤. Open Tues to Sat 10-2.30pm.

Oh No! Where's my Beanie? ................... If you missed out on your copy at the 30th Beanie Festival, well, we've go...
01/09/2026

Oh No! Where's my Beanie? ................... If you missed out on your copy at the 30th Beanie Festival, well, we've got you covered! Come and get your copy from the Old Gaol gift shop open Tues to Sat 10-2.30.

Vale Rosemary Arnold 18 April 1934 - August 2026 at 92 years of age.In 1967, Rosemary became Australia's first female co...
01/09/2026

Vale Rosemary Arnold 18 April 1934 - August 2026 at 92 years of age.
In 1967, Rosemary became Australia's first female commercial helicopter pilot. She achieved commercial ratings in both fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Rosemary was the first and only helicopter pilot in Australia for twelve years.

Rosemary studied a Bachelor of Aviation at the University of Western Sydney. She started her own air charter company in 1976, flying as chief pilot with commercial fixed wing, rotary wing, land, sea, piston, gas-turbine and aerobatic qualifications. She travelled throughout Australia in her helicopter, raising funds for hospitals, physically and mentally disabled and underprivileged children. Her record is 75 takeoffs and landings in an 8-hour flying day, 276 passengers carried in one day and 39 Santa deliveries. Rosemary lived in the United States from 1983 until 1997 and has also flown in New Caledonia and Malaysia.

You can read more about her extraordinary life here:
https://womenpilotsrelay.blogspot.com/p/our-stories.html

Father's Day is Sunday September 6th! BBQ weather is coming so why not get your dad a new barbie apron! At the Old Gaol ...
28/08/2026

Father's Day is Sunday September 6th! BBQ weather is coming so why not get your dad a new barbie apron! At the Old Gaol gift shop, we have 2 options for him as well as stubby coolers and a good range of books. Gift shop open Tues to Sat 10 - 2.30 pm.

We had an amazing visitor through the museum yesterday, Sister Anne Maree Jenson 'The Flying Nun' as featured on our Avi...
28/08/2026

We had an amazing visitor through the museum yesterday, Sister Anne Maree Jenson 'The Flying Nun' as featured on our Aviatrix Tapestry. In the photo she is pointing to herself on the tapestry. It is always an honour to meet a woman (or her family) that are featured in the museum.

Gift shop new supplier - Nature of Alice homegrown wildflowers in resin, earrings and brooches. Handmade earring posts, ...
27/08/2026

Gift shop new supplier - Nature of Alice homegrown wildflowers in resin, earrings and brooches. Handmade earring posts, locally grown and made in .
Shop hours Tues to Sat 10 - 2.30 pm. Nature of Alice

What to do on a dreary overcast day in Alice Springs?? Come down to Her Majesties Gaol and Labour Prison to experience t...
17/08/2026

What to do on a dreary overcast day in Alice Springs?? Come down to Her Majesties Gaol and Labour Prison to experience the 'vibes' of what it was like to be incarcerated here. Also check out the 7 women's-based exhibitions of course! Open 10 - 3pm Tues to Sat.

17/08/2026

Day #06 - National Youth Volunteer

🌟 National Youth Volunteer Week highlights the power of young people to lead, inspire, and create change. This year's theme, "Your Year to Lead", recognises the many ways young volunteers are stepping forward to strengthen their communities.

Here is Kinley's story. 🤩

When I arrived in Darwin from Bhutan at 18, I felt lost. English was my second language, I lacked confidence, and I often kept to myself because I didn’t think I had much to offer.

A friend encouraged me to volunteer, and I simply wanted to step outside my comfort zone, meet people and make a few friends. Looking back, that decision changed my life.

🌟Volunteering gave me confidence when I had none. It introduced me to lifelong friends, mentors who believed in me before I believed in myself, and opportunities I never imagined possible. It even led to my very first job in Australia. Every opportunity that has followed in my journey started because I said “yes” to volunteering.

One of my favourite parts of volunteering was sharing where I come from. People would ask, “Where is Bhutan?” and I loved sharing my culture and traditions while learning about theirs. Those conversations reminded me that my story mattered, and through volunteering, I found my place in Darwin.

As my confidence grew, I became passionate about supporting women, especially international students, because I knew how isolating it felt to arrive in a new country and wonder where I belonged.

Through the Women’s Collective for Innovation and Change, I helped run workshops on women’s health, consent, networking and leadership to give other young women the support and confidence I once needed. Meeting international students facing the same fears I had, then seeing them leave smiling and more confident, reminded me why volunteering matters.
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Today, I continue to volunteer because I know the impact one opportunity can have. I now help lead volunteers at community events, mentor new international students and encourage others to get involved, just as someone once encouraged me. ✨💛

If I could leave one message for other young people, it’s this: don’t wait until you feel confident to volunteer — volunteer first, and confidence will come. I was once afraid to speak; today, I proudly share my culture, support others and give back to the community that welcomed me. Volunteering gave me a voice, a sense of belonging and a family away from home.
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2 Stuart Terrace
Alice Springs, NT
0870

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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+61889529006

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