Registration Practices Workshop + Tour

Date: Wednesday 17 August 2022

Time: 10:30am - 2:30pm

Location: Theatrette, Museums Discovery Centre, Castle Hill

Price: Adult $60 - Price includes light lunch

Have you ever wondered how a museum with half a million objects manages its collection? From hairpins to horse-drawn vehicles, the Powerhouse registration team are responsible for the acquisition, documentation and ongoing management of a diverse collection of objects.

This workshop, led by Powerhouse registrar Yasmin Green, will introduce participants to the museum’s best practice approach to caring for the collection — with a focus on acquisition processes, object cataloguing and legal documentation.

This event is designed for staff and volunteers working in smaller museums and the collecting sector. The session will conclude with a 1-hour tour, led by a museum registrar, of one of our storage areas. Bookings essential, a light lunch is included.

Schedule

Registration/Tea & coffee | 10:00 - 10:30am

Workshop | 10:30am - 12:30pm

Light lunch | 12:30 - 1:30pm

Storage Tour | 1:30 - 2:30pm

Please note that the storage tour requires walking distances in a large storage facility.