Planes, trains and helicopters: Recent adventures of a History Curator

Nov

Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 02:00 PM

Location

Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson St
Carlton, Victoria 3053
Australia
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Join Bec Carland, Museum Victoria’s Curator, History of Collections, as she reveals some of her recent projects including a short stint at the Natural History Museum in Berlin, an action packed Bioscan to Gunbower Island up on the Murray and how it all relates to a 19th century minor royal with a penchant for capes and drama.

This Cardi Party is being organised by newCardigan, a social and professional group for people who work in galleries, libraries, archives and museums - and for those who like hanging around with GLAM types.

The Party has two parts.

At 2 pm, Bec Carland will speak at Melbourne Museum's Discovery Centre.

At 3 pm, the group will adjourn to the Pumphouse Hotel in Nicholson Street, Fitzroy.

Bookings essential. See further information at: https://newcardigan.org/cardi-party-2016-11

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