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Hurstville Museum & Gallery uses social media to inform you of what is happening in the Georges River Community, update you on Museum exhibitions and events, ask for your advice or opinion. We welcome your comments and do not discriminate against any views related to the content that is posted. We encourage you to openly discuss and share your opinions in a respectful manner. We do not allow our social media channels to be used by parties or individuals to campaign for a political purpose. We do not condone or accept any misinformation posted to our social media channels. False and unverified information is harmful to our community, makes the community less informed, and it erodes trust. Council and Hurstville Museum & Gallery has a responsibility to prevent the spread of misinformation. You can also follow us on the following social media channels:
https://www.instagram.com/hurstvillemuseumgallery/
https://hurstvillemuseumgallery.wordpress.com/

PUBLIC COMMENTS ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
The Hurstville Museum & Gallery Team will respond to comments and messages as quickly as practicable. Please note the following:

• The Hurstville Museum & Gallery Team will monitor our social media accounts during business hours only.
• Social media should not be used for logging and responding to complaints and service requests.
• Social media cannot be used for the resale of tickets. Patrons must contact Hurstville Museum & Gallery directly to discuss options via email or phone
• Comments and direct messages through social media are not considered formal correspondence.
• Comments unrelated to the post they are made on will be hidden.
• Direct messages on the platforms, unless related to an urgent matter or upcoming event, will be referred to the relevant Museum/Council department for a response.
• Service requests should be lodged via our 'Contact us' webpage: https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/Contact-Us

PRIVACY
Hurstville Museum & Gallery will not collect and record your personal details such as your user identity and email address through its social media pages. OUR SOCIAL MEDIA 'HOUSE RULES'
In order to ensure our social media accounts are friendly and welcoming for all visitors, we will moderate them when required. We ask that when contributing your views to our social media platforms, you ensure that you:
• do not harass, abuse or threaten other visitors to the site
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• do not post multiple versions of the same view to the wall or make excessive postings on a particular issue
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• do not identify matters that are currently the subject of legal proceedings or would break a court’s non-publication order
• do not post any comments with unverified or false information

Comments and posts not conforming to the above requirements will be removed. Repeatedly breaching these Social Media Usage Guidelines may result in being blocked from our Facebook and other social media channels. DISCLAIMER
Hurstville Museum & Gallery makes every effort to ensure that the information on its social media platforms is current and accurate when posted. No guarantee of any kind, and no legal contract between the Council and any person or entity is to be inferred from the use of or information on the Facebook site. Hurstville Museum & Gallery provides no warranty and accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information. Users should verify details with the original or authoritative source. Council reserves the right at any time to make such changes as it deems appropriate to that information. Council has no responsibility for the accuracy of any content obtained from this medium and stored by a user in any form. Any links to external websites and/or non-Hurstville Museum & Gallery information provided on our social media pages are provided as a courtesy only. They should not be construed as an endorsement by Hurstville Museum & Gallery or Georges River Council of the content or condition or views of the linked materials. Any advertisement that may appear when viewing our page is not endorsed by Hurstville Museum & Gallery or Georges River Council nor are we directly affiliated with the advertisement unless stated otherwise. The act of Hurstville Museum & Gallery “liking” or “following” an organisation, business, group, individual person, location or event through social media platforms does not indicate that Georges River Council endorses the products, views, activities or services relating to the “liked” or “followed” entity, business or group. REMOVAL OR 'HIDING' OF CONTENT
If you upload content on our social media platform and the moderator reasonably believes breaches the house rules, it may be removed or hidden. The moderator will, where practicable, notify the person who uploaded the content that it has been removed. Reason(s) for its removal and their rights of review will be provided. BLOCKING OR BANNING
If a person uploads content that is removed or ‘hidden’ on three occasions, that person may be blocked or banned from all social media platforms. If you are blocked, you will be advised of the intention and reasons and given a chance to respond. If a person uploads content that the moderator believes poses a health, safety or other substantive risk (such as defamatory content), they may be blocked or banned from all platforms for up to 28 days. RIGHT OF REVIEW
A person may request a review of a decision by a moderator to remove or ‘hide’ content. The request must be made in writing to the General Manager via [email protected] and include the grounds for the request. To learn more read our Social Media Policy:https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/StGeorge/media/Documents/Council/Governance/Codes%20and%20Policies/Social-Media-Policy2.pdf

Experience familiar places beyond their everyday appearance.Bringing together traditional and new media, Igor Kochovski ...
15/10/2026

Experience familiar places beyond their everyday appearance.

Bringing together traditional and new media, Igor Kochovski explores the character of Forest Road in Hurstville. His works offer new ways of experiencing everyday surroundings, revealing how images can shape our sense of place and connect with our emotions.

'Living City' is on show at the Dragon’s Lair Gallery until 8 November.

Pictured:
1.FR 302, Archival pigment print on Ilford Fine Art Smooth, 2026, 77.5 x 59 cm
2.FR 211, Pen on graph paper, 2026, 77.5 x 59 cm
3.FR 310A, Archival pigment print on Ilford Fine Art Smooth, 2026, 77.5 x 59 cm

Experience animals in a whole new way through Michele Beevors exhibition ‘Anatomy Lessons’. The show is on now at Hurstv...
14/10/2026

Experience animals in a whole new way through Michele Beevors exhibition ‘Anatomy Lessons’. The show is on now at Hurstville Museum & Gallery, with two key works also on display at Clive James Library & Service Centre, Kogarah.
Get up close to incredibly unique animal skeleton sculptures with soft, knitted finishes, try your hand at origami, and explore our range of programs for both children and adults. 🐎 🦴🧶

During the First World War, many schools and local organisations did their part for the war effort, either by making clo...
13/10/2026

During the First World War, many schools and local organisations did their part for the war effort, either by making clothes or camouflage nets, darning socks, or sending food overseas. An article published in 'The Propeller' newspaper praised the efforts of local Jean Gordon, who appears in this photograph knitting socks. “Little Jean Gordon, who is only 7 years of age, deserves special mention, having made one pair herself.”

This photograph was taken at South Hurstville Public School at their Empire Day celebrations. The school first opened in 1915; however, no public announcement was made. On the first morning, no students attended, although a few arrived later that day. Enrolments quickly increased once the local community became aware that the school was ready and open.

📸Hurstville South Public School student, Jean Gordon, Hurstville NSW, ca 1916. Research and Community History collection, LMG15-342.

Did you know orangutans can have an arm span of up to 2 metres? Discover more about animals and the importance of protec...
08/10/2026

Did you know orangutans can have an arm span of up to 2 metres?
Discover more about animals and the importance of protecting our natural world in our current main gallery exhibition, ‘Anatomy Lessons’ by Michele Beevors.
Please see the link in our bio or reach out to the team to learn more about this exhibition and the current programs available.

Recently Bernice Hopper completed her residency at Carss Park where she has been experimenting with various techniques a...
07/10/2026

Recently Bernice Hopper completed her residency at Carss Park where she has been experimenting with various techniques and colours in her work and has facilitated two art journalling workshops.

Bernice is a textile and mixed media artist based in the West Midlands of England. Her textile pieces predominantly feature hand-dyed and printed fabrics or papers, combined through both hand and machine stitching. She integrates a variety of techniques and processes, reflecting her diverse knowledge and capabilities.

During her residency, Bernice answered some questions about her practice and where she finds inspiration:
https://hurstvillemuseumgallery.wordpress.com/2026/10/01/artist-in-residence-qa-bernice-hopper/

Image: Courtesy of the artist.

Sport has long brought local students together. Today, the Georges River Primary Schools Sports Association works with s...
06/10/2026

Sport has long brought local students together. Today, the Georges River Primary Schools Sports Association works with schools across the district to give young athletes opportunities to compete in athletics, swimming, cross country and a wide range of team sports, fostering both talent and community spirit.

📸Student athletes with Georges River Primary Schools Sports Association shield at Hurstville Public School, Forest Road, Hurstville NSW, undated. Research and Community History collection, GRLS22-324.

🖼️Explore what’s on display across our galleries this October!Anatomy LessonsMichele BeevorsMain Gallery12 September – 6...
06/10/2026

🖼️Explore what’s on display across our galleries this October!

Anatomy Lessons
Michele Beevors
Main Gallery
12 September – 6 December 2026

Living City
Igor Kochovski
Dragon's Lair Gallery
3 October – 8 November 2026

School's Out
Snapshot Gallery
15 August – 8 November 2026

✨Plan your visit and learn more through the exhibitions link in our bio.
Image (2): Installation image of Michele Beevors 'Anatomy Lessons'
Image (3): Igor Kochovski, FR 310, Archival pigment print on Ilford Fine Art Smooth, 77.5 x 59 cm
Image (4): Installation image of 'School's Out"

02/10/2026

Be on the lookout for sleeping giraffes, flapping flamingos, and jumping kangaroos at Hurstville Museum & Gallery! 🦘🦘🦘

Now on display as part of our main gallery exhibition, ‘Anatomy Lessons’ by Michele Beevors. These anatomically correct animal skeletons feature a unique knitted finish.

Check out the link in our bio and Whats On page for related programs, available for both adults and children.

Join us tomorrow for the opening of Bexley based architect and artist, Igor Kochovski’s exhibition, ‘Living City’.This e...
02/10/2026

Join us tomorrow for the opening of Bexley based architect and artist, Igor Kochovski’s exhibition, ‘Living City’.

This exhibition examines the character of Forest Road in Hurstville using small details to capture a unique sense of place.

From 1pm-3pm, Saturday 3 October.

Pictured: 
FR 272, 2026, Pencil and pastel on graph paper, 77.5 x 59 cm.

FR 342, 2026  Archival pigment prints on Ilford Fine Art Smooth, 107 x 80.5cm.

FR 237, Pen and pastel on graph paper, 2026, 77.5 x 59 cm.

Georges River Council
Igor Kochovski

Pencil cases date back to the late 19th century, when pencils became more affordable and were used more regularly in sch...
30/09/2026

Pencil cases date back to the late 19th century, when pencils became more affordable and were used more regularly in schools and offices. Early pencil cases were typically made of metal or wood and designed to protect pencils from breaking. As schools and structured education became more common, so did pencil cases and their use.

Pencil case, c. 1930
Hurstville Museum & Gallery collection, H2019.7.

This object features in our Snapshot Gallery exhibition 'School's Out', on now until 8 November 2026.

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