There's a lot to delivering and maintaining three Museums, eight small exhibits, restoration workshops, rail displays and more. Join a tour with the Manjimup Heritage Park curator and project staff to find out what it takes to deliver a major heritage precinct redevelopment.
The Shire of Manjimup are halfway through the transformation of the Manjimup Heritage Park (a.k.a. the Timber Park). The project so far has delivered a collections restoration workshop, two replica settlement buildings, and relocated enormous rail relics for a new display. Also underway is the restoration of the State Timber Museum, construction of the new South West Energy Experience and delivery of several new exhibitions.
On Friday evening 20 April 2018 the Shire will be hosting the official opening of the Sandra Donovan Sound Shell, the Community Volunteer Hub and several other projects, followed by an evening concert featuring performing artists from the region. Join in the celebration of these new community facilities.
As part of the Australian Heritage Festival the Shire are hosting a number of guided walking tours on Saturday 21 April 2018. Learn about all that is happening in the Heritage Park and the challenges and lessons along the way. In addition, you may like to join Manjimup Heritage Park Curator Ian Wilson for an evening talk about the diverse and significant collections Manjimup is custodian of.
The Manjimup Historical Society will also be hosting a special display 'Celebrating the Culture of Manjimup's Families' in the Historic Hamlet on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 April 2018. Come to the Heritage Park over the weekend to be immersed in the old and the new!
Shire President Paul Omodei encourages people to take up this opportunity "this is a fantastic opportunity to experience firsthand what is happening in the Park and gain some insight into dynamics of the whole project. The Park is really taking shape and the progression to transform the Park into a unique multipurpose attraction is definitely on the horizon".
Guided Walking Tour Details:
- Meet your tour guide at the main park entrance at the end of Rose Street, Manjimup.
- Saturday 21 April 2018
- Three tour times - 9am, 12pm and 3pm
- Tour takes approximately 1 hour - please wear enclosed shoes.
Night with the Curator
- Roundhouse building from car park on Edwards Street (near corner of Rose Street).
- Saturday 21 April 2018 - 5.30pm-7.30pm
Bookings are required, to book please call Gaye on 9777 1715.