Women's Museum of Australia

30/05/2026

What a beauty of a day! Come on down to the museum and old gaol and see what's behind our big walls! 10 - 3 pm, last entry at 2.30 pm.

28/05/2026

Our Signature Quilt trivets for sale - this quilt was made over 20 years ago by the Alice Springs Quilting Club; the fabric squares and signature panels were sent to 342 women who were the first in their fields, signed, returned and then assembled. We have 21 glass trivets in stock measuring 20 cm square by 1.5cm thick. Available to post Australia wide for $35.00.
Once these are gone, we will not be having any more made so snap one up while you can. To order, comment under the post or call Meegan (08) 89529006 or email [email protected].

To view all the signature panels: https://www.wmoa.com.au/signature-quilt-gallery

26/05/2026

Women Wednesdays - this week we are focussing on Stephanie Alexander AO.
Stephanie work has reshaped Australia’s culinary identity—bringing fresh, seasonal produce to the forefront and empowering generations of children to understand and enjoy real food. Her legacy lives on in kitchens, gardens, and classrooms across the country.

Her career spans more than 5 decades and includes groundbreaking work in restaurants, publishing, and food education. She opened her first restaurant, Jamaica House, in 1964 then her iconic Stephanie's Restaurant in 1976 which ran for 21 years.

An author of 17 plus books, she has the Medal of the Order of Australia in 1994, Centenary Medal in 2001, Officer of the Order of Australia in 2014, this was for her service to food education and literature.

As a food education visionary, she launched the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program in 2001. This teaches children to grow, harvest and cook fresh food, the program reaches over 1000 schools and early childhood services across Australia. Just amazing!
Find a list of her books and her website link here: https://www.wmoa.com.au/herstory-gallery/18

26/05/2026

Volunteer opportunities at the museum and old gaol! Share around your networks.

26/05/2026

Wingaru Education range - we are the exclusive stockist for these in Alice Springs. Their range makes learning exciting, inclusive and fun! Giant floor puzzles, bingo, dominos and card games. Old Gaol Gift Shop and museum open Tuesday to Saturday 10 - 3 pm. https://www.wingaru.com.au/

26/05/2026

A huge thank you to all who have donated to the Women’s Museum of Australia in the past. Your support helps us preserve the past, inspire the present, and empower the future. Each donation helps us to further celebrate, protect, and share the stories of Australian women who changed our world.
If you’d like to join our community of supporters, your contribution—no matter the size—has real impact.

The is another great cause, a Retro Car Show happening at the museum to feature Overland to Darwin & Back 1926-2026, Car show - Motor Enthusiasts & Aces & Eights will raise funds for RFDS, use their QR below.

24/05/2026

Funky Books! A unique range of kids' books that come with free downloads of the book's song and activity sheets. These engage children of all abilities and interests in reading and music. 3 of the titles have been shortlisted for book of the year by Speech Pathology Australia. The Old Gaol Gift Shop is open Tuesday to Saturday 10 - 3 pm. https://funkybooks.com.au/

23/05/2026

20/05/2026

Women Wednesdays featuring Emma A Beckett 1838 - 1906. She was a Melbourne-born colonial women who became part of one of Australia's most prominent legal and artistic families. She married William Beckett, a barrister, they had a daughter Emma who became a painter.

She studies French, Italian, drawing, music, elocution and deportment and was described as having 'beautiful dark eyes," "vital intelligence," and "innate friendliness".

She became Mother and Grandmother to generations of the Boyd artistic family.

19/05/2026

And ..... they are off on the journey! 31st May 12 - 4 pm, come to the museum and hear about the trip so far, see great cars, grab a snag, cold drink or coffee.