Walking through the centre of Canberra we constantly came across statues and other art work. They added some interest to our walks from one place to another and brightened the city up.
We didn’t go out of our way to find them so were happy when we stumbled on them.
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Located in the heart of Sydney, the NSW Masonic Club was built in 1927 incorporating Gothic Revival and Art Deco styles. Meticulously restored, the building is heritage listed ensuring its preservation for future generations to enjoy.
As a functioning hotel, access to the many rooms is not always possible. However, during the Sydney Open Museums Weekend, access was permitted along with staff available who explained the use and features of each room.
Featuring marble floors and a magnificent staircase, the interior is as impressive as the exterior. Containing several function rooms, each with their own unique character, exploring the building is fascinating. The largest room, Cellos Grand Dining Room can seat up to 600 guests and like the other rooms is available for hire.
Although an elevator (lift) is available, the grand staircase is a more fun way to explore. Alternately, take the elevator up and walk back down the stairs.
Probably the most interesting room was the boardroom, with it’s huge mahogany table and chairs. This is where the Board of Directors meet and is the same as when it was first built.
It was wonderful that Sydney Open Museums could arrange for this amazing building to be open to the public.
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Running until May 19, 2024, The Australian Museum is currently hosting an exhibition centred on the Egyptian Pharoah Ramses II. This was a great opportunity to see some of the most important artifacts from ancient Egypt, without having to leave Australia.
Featuring over 180 artifacts, this is a large exhibition that we found fascinating from beginning to end. Starting with a short video presentation covering Ramses II’s life, it then proceeds through a series of display rooms containing the exhibits. Each section also has videos playing describing the artefacts in more detail.
Additional displays covered other aspects of Ancient Egypt, with one of the most striking being Sennedjem’s outer coffin. An artist, he worked on the tombs of Ramses and his father Seti while working on his own coffin on his days off.
Amazing jewelry, mummies of cats and crocodiles, masks and weapons gave diversity to what was displayed. As usual, the last room was a gift shop, where books and souvenirs could be purchased.
