“Museum” Charities in Australia
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Australian Museum Trust | ●●● | We solicit donations to assist the Australian Museum's activities ranging from research to education to supporting the Museums operations and dev… | |
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The Sovereign Hill Museums Association Limited | VIC | ●●● | The Sovereign Hill Museums Association Ltd is a Ballarat member-based non-profit organisation with a workforce of over 600 staff and volunteers. The A… |
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Museum Of Contemporary Art Limited | ●●● | - Deliver exceptional programs through collaboration; develop and maintain deep relationships with artists; and place Australian artists in an intern… | |
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Transport Heritage NSW Limited | ●●● | Operation of two rail heritage focused Museums, heritage passenger rail experiences, support to the broader NSW heritage transport sector, management … | |
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Qantas Founders Outback Museum Pty. Ltd. | ●●● | Operation of a Museum that is devoted to telling the story of the history of Qantas Airlines. The Museum is constantly updating displays of materials … | |
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The Trustee For The Qantas Foundation Memorial Trust | ●●● | Operation of a Museum that is devoted to telling the story of the history of Qantas Airlines. The Museum is constantly updating displays of materials … | |
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Jewish Holocaust Centre Inc | VIC | ●●● | Each year we educate over 23,000 secondary school students teaching them about holocaust and genocide. Over one third of all secondary schools in Vict… |
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Australian Stockman's Hall Of Fame And Outback Heritage Centre | QLD | ●●● | The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame is open to the public to display the history of rural Australia and the importance of the pastoral industr… |
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Sydney Jewish Museum | ●●● | Significant contribution to the education of all people, in particular about Jewish life, culture and the Holocaust. Present the facts and data about… | |
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Heide Park And Art Gallery | ●●● | Charity Main Activity: Culture and Arts Other Main activities: Primary and Secondary Education Other main activities: Higher Education… | |
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Foundation for the Western Australian Museum | … | ||
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Lyon Foundation Limited | VIC | ●●● | By accepting donations of cash and acquire artwork to be available for viewing by the general public.… |
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Australian Railway Historical Society ACT Division Inc | … | ||
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The Trustee For The Bradman Museum Trust | NSW | ●●● | -We operate an independent museum open to the public, dedicated to all things cricket related and documenting the social impact of cricket in our Nati… |
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The Trustee For The Foundation For The Islamic Museum Of Australia | ●●● | The Museum's mission and main aim is to create a culture of awareness and understanding about the religion of Islam by showcasing the artistic an… | |
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The Trustee For The David Roche Foundation | ●●● | House Museum and gallery open to the general public. Exhibitions of fine and decorative arts curated by The David Roche Foundation, including the wor… | |
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New England Regional Art Museum Limited | NSW | ●●● | . Delivered a dynamic calendar of Exhibitions . Provided educational programs . Provided a platform for local arts to exhibit their work… |
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Jewish Museum Of Australia | ●●● | At the Jewish Museum of Australia, we illuminate Jewish life. We maintain a key focus on marginalised and disadvantaged communities, ensuring that les… | |
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Sherman Centre for Culture & Ideas | NSW | ●●● | The Sherman Centre for Culture and Ideas (SCCI), is a pioneering not-for-profit organisation, which follows Founder and Executive Director Dr Gene She… |
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Melbourne Cricket Club Heritage Limited | VIC | ●●● | The activities of Melbourne Cricket Club Heritage Limited are operating a museum and library and to promote and educate the general community about th… |
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Museum And Gallery Services Queensland Limited | QLD | ●●● | Link to M&G QLD's 2019 Annual Report: http://www.magsq.com.au/cms/page.asp?ID= 5001 M&G QLD supports, advocates for, and builds capacity of Queen… |
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The Trustee For Queensland Museum Foundation Trust | ●●○ | Enriching the lives of Queenslanders through exhibitions, events, learning resources, publications and ground-breaking scientific and cultural researc… | |
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Museum Of Chinese Australian History Ltd | ●●○ | As a museum in Melbourne, The Chinese Museum exhibited and preserved examples of Chinese Australian History, and was involved in providing tours and e… | |
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National Railway Museum Incorporated | SA | ●●○ | We conserve, restore and display railway assets and artefacts for the benefit of educational purposes and visitors.… |
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Queensland Maritime Museum Association | QLD | ●●○ | The Queensland Maritime Museum Association: 1. carries out research on all aspects of Queensland's and Australia's maritime history as well… |
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Blackwater International Coal Centre Limited | QLD | ●●○ | Operation of a tourism and educational centre showcasing and promoting the Australian Coal Industry whilst improving community knowledge and local eng… |
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Miles & District Historical Society | QLD | ●●○ | The Society continues to collect, preserve and display various historical items. In total the collection is recognised as a nationally significant co… |
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The Trustee For The Australian Museum Foundation | ●●○ | Seeking assistance to fund activities of the Australian Museum through philanthropic donations… | |
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Seaworks Foundation | ●●○ | Seaworks Foundation manages the former Port of Melbourne Authority site known as Seaworks Precinct Williamstown.The precinct is a community asset, whi… | |
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Ballarat Tramway Museum Inc | VIC | ●●○ | Continue the development of a working museum to preserve the style of Ballarats former street tramways and trams for the public benefit in a safe envi… |
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MUSEUM OF VEHICLE EVOLUTION LIMITED | VIC | ●●○ | Displayed the Goulburn Valleys rich transport history and show case vintage cars, bikes & trucks.… |
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Outback Gondwana Foundation Limited | ●●○ | We continue to discover, prepare, preserve and display Australia's fossil heritage for all to enjoy. We continue to provide training and educatio… | |
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Aviation Historical Society of the NT Inc | NSW | ●●○ | We provide access to a large collection of aircraft and aviation related artefacts at our museum which is one of the largest non-government supported … |
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Perth History Association Inc | WA | ●●○ | The Perth History Association Inc operated the Museum of Perth during the entirety of the reporting period. We undertook a range of research projects … |
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The Historical Society Cairns North Queensland Inc | ●●○ | We provided access and research facilities for those interested in Nth Queensland history. We have a Museum showcasing Nth Queensland history. We have… | |
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Eumundi & District Historical Association Inc | ●●○ | The association owns and funds the operations, and oversees the management, of Discover Eumundi, the museum and visitor information centre. It also ma… | |
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Castlemaine Art Museum Ltd | VIC | ●●○ | We operate an art museum in regional Victoria. The Castlemaine Art Museum connects people through art, history, place and ideas.… |
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Hahndorf Academy Foundation Inc | SA | ●●○ | Hahndorf Academy is a leading cultural centre of the Adelaide Hills and a major attraction for local, national and international audiences. We are a … |
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Eden Killer Whale Museum Management Committee Incorporated | NSW | ●●○ | We provide historical research and community historical information in the Bega Valley Shire.… |
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Fighter World Inc | NSW | ●●○ | We operated an Aviation Heritage Museum for the benefit of the visiting public in a manner compliant with NSW Govt requirements for operation as a COV… |
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Sciworld | SA | ●●○ | Delivering mobile science Museum exhibits and programs to locations throughout South Australia including primary Schools across metropolitan and regio… |
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The Trustee For Museum Of Brisbane Trust | ●●○ | By establishing and maintaining a museum and art gallery for the benefit of the public… | |
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Queensland Air Museum Inc | ●●○ | QAM has enlarged the existing collection of both static aircraft displays and library resources. In addition, QAM won "Outstanding Contribution by a V… | |
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Mareeba Heritage Centre Incorporated | QLD | ●●○ | The Mareeba Heritage Museum (MHC) co-located with the VIC was established in 1995 for the purpose of recording and displaying the heritage of the Mare… |
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The Sydney Bus And Truck Museum Limited | NSW | ●●○ | Maintaining a collection of vintage buses and commercial vehicles to display this aspect of transport heritage. This is achieved through the museum�… |
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The Trustee For W.R. Johnston Trust | ●●○ | The W R Johnston Trust is a charitable trust in perpetuity of the permanentmaintenance of the real estate described in the Deed as a place of historic… | |
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Women's Museum of Australia | NT | ●●○ | We are a Women's Museum celebrating the achievements of Australian women. We are located in a historical old gaol and highlight stories about the… |
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Children's Discovery Museum Limited | ●●○ | Despite the impact of COVID-19 on our face to face activities this year, we continued to support our network of connected libraries and community spac… | |
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National Chinese Museum of Australia Limited | ●●○ | - Displayed, researched and maintained the collections of the Golden Dragon Museum - Continued to promote goodwill and understanding between Chinese a… | |
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Australian Railway Historical Society Queensland Division | ●●○ | Provision of Steam Train tours for families.Training Volunteers in railway operations and rail safety.Recording historical data and running a library … | |
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Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Foundation Limited | ●○○ | The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) Foundation Ltd is the key fundraising body for the museum, comprised of community-minded supporters who he… | |
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Perth Modernian Society Museum Association Incorporated | WA | ●○○ | Collected, conserved and displayed items relating to the history of the school Applied and received grant income for specified projects Opened the mus… |
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Offshore and Specialist Ships Australia Ltd | VIC | ●○○ | The principal activities of our charity during the 2020 reporting period was to develop and grow the awareness in the community of the role that offsh… |
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The General Sir Harry Chauvel Memorial Foundation Incorporated | ●○○ | One of the Foundations objectives is to protect the legacy of the Lighthorse that was created by Sir Harry Chauvel. One of these is to encourage membe… | |
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Avon Valley Motor Museum Association Inc. | WA | ●○○ | PUBLIC MUSEUM… |
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Castlemaine Art Museum Ltd | VIC | ●●○ | We operate an art museum in regional Victoria. The Castlemaine Art Museum connects people through art, history, place and ideas.… |
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Ballina School's Historical Society Inc. | NSW | ●○○ | Annual Report 2020 This charity had been seeking donations of archival records and items until Corona Virus meant we had to shut down most of our oper… |
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The Gympie Bone Museum Project Ltd | ●○○ | We delivered death literacy talks in the local cemetery, provided incursions to local educational facilities, hosted excursions from local schools and… | |
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Townsville Maritime Museum Limited | ●○○ | Operated as a local Maritime Museum aimed at collecting, conserving and interpreting the maritime history and heritage of Townsville and North Queensl… | |
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Mary Glowrey Heritage Limited | ●○○ | Mary Glowrey Heritage Limited operated the Mary Glowrey Museum to promote the legacy of Mary Glowrey, use the Mary Glowrey Collection to conduct resea… | |
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HER PLACE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S HERITAGE AND MUSEUM LTD | VIC | ●○○ | supporting and educating women free public programs free educational programs… |
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Perth History Association Inc | WA | ●●○ | The Perth History Association Inc operated the Museum of Perth during the entirety of the reporting period. We undertook a range of research projects … |
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Hobart Tram Restoration and Museum Society Inc. | ●○○ | Our activities, all directed towards supporting the construction of an operating heritage tram museum and restoration facility on a site owned by the … | |
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MAITLAND RAIL MUSEUM INCORPORATED | ●○○ | * Promote public awareness and appreciation of the history and heritage of the South Maitland Railways * to acquire and preserve artifacts important t… | |
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Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Incorporated | ●○○ | Running a museum of vintage machinery and providing an outlet for members and volunteers to explore the history and workings of vintage machinery… | |
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Trafalgar Holden Museum Inc | ●○○ | We operate a museum dedicated to the heritage of the Holden Brand of motor vehicle.… | |
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Inglewood Eucalyptus Distillery Museum | ●○○ | Maintained unique Eucalyptus Distillery Museum highlighting the heritage and importance of this eucalyptus distilling industry to our local community … | |
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The Trustee For Stellar Violets Life Library Living Museum And Gallery Trust | WA | ●○○ | Stellar Violets facilitated outcomes of increased community connection and wellbeing for inter-generational adults and early childhood participants th… |
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The Fox Classic Car Collection | ●○○ | … | |
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Lyon Foundation Limited | VIC | ●●● | By accepting donations of cash and acquire artwork to be available for viewing by the general public.… |
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Geelong Museum of Motoring Limited | VIC | ●○○ | Geelong Museum of Motoring reopened to the public in 2018 and is the home of an impressive collection of motor vehicles and memorabilia which pays tri… |
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Jewish Library Of Australia Limited | ●●○ | Since it's opening, the Lamm Jewish Library of Australia (LJLA) has become a vibrant community hub. It is home to the resources from the Makor Je… | |
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The Trustee For Museum Of Brisbane Trust | ●●○ | By establishing and maintaining a museum and art gallery for the benefit of the public… | |
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Spring Bay Maritime Discovery Centre Inc | ●○○ | Operates as one but at 3 levels - the Museum, the Art group and community shed. It provides meaningful activity in restoration and visual arts for per… | |
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Melbourne Cricket Club Heritage Limited | VIC | ●●● | The activities of Melbourne Cricket Club Heritage Limited are operating a museum and library and to promote and educate the general community about th… |
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Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome Heritage Aviation Association Incorporated | NSW | ●○○ | The Association's museum restores, preserves, promotes and displays aircraft and associated items/artefacts of Australian airforce and local gene… |
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Carnarvon Space And Technology Museum Inc | WA | ●○○ | To provide, maintain, create and preserve historical artifacts, information, simulations and knowledge of Carnarvons Global role in Space History.… |
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Museum Of Moving Objects incorporated | WA | ●○○ | During the 2019/2020 financial year MOMO planned to continue its inter-generational support to Aged care communities connecting them to younger genera… |
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MUSEUM OF VEHICLE EVOLUTION LIMITED | VIC | ●●○ | Displayed the Goulburn Valleys rich transport history and show case vintage cars, bikes & trucks.… |
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St Peter's College Foundation Inc Museum Trust | SA | ●○○ | Provision of funds to support the establishment of a museum and archives centre for the collection, preservation and display of selections of the arch… |
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The Trustee For The Foundation For The Islamic Museum Of Australia | ●●● | The Museum's mission and main aim is to create a culture of awareness and understanding about the religion of Islam by showcasing the artistic an… | |
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Clyde River & Batemans Bay Historical Society Inc | ●○○ | We have a wide range of displays, outreach programs for schools, active with the local council , heritage matters… | |
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The Trustee For Howard Hinton Trust | ●○○ | The Trust maintained the Howard Hinton collection, promoting and enriching the awareness of the collection including education, research and events… | |
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The Trustee For Australian Tennis Museum At Kooyong Trust | ●○○ | … | |
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The Trustee For Chandler Coventry Collection Trust | ●○○ | Maintained the collection and included pieces of the collection in numerous public exhibitions… | |
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Kresy-Siberia (Australia) Ltd | ●○○ | Establish and maintain an internet-based public museum to collect, preserve, research and educate all members of the public about the experiences of P… | |
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The Bible Museum Inc. | ●○○ | The Bible Museum is preparing to relocate to Western Australia. The collection is currently based in Victoria and is being packed in preparation for t… | |
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Toula Museum Of Australia Incorporated | NSW | ●○○ | The primary activities of the charity consist of permanent exhibitions online, liaison with other charitable bodies as well as an intention to broaden… |
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Outback Gondwana Foundation Limited | ●●○ | We continue to discover, prepare, preserve and display Australia's fossil heritage for all to enjoy. We continue to provide training and educatio… | |
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Batchelor Museum Development Association Incorporated | NT | ●○○ | We operated a regional museum for the Batchelor and surrounding area. There are displays pertaining to the local indigenous community, the original Eu… |
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The Trustee For The New England Regional Art Museum Foundation | NSW | ●○○ | Foundation raised funds and invested funds to derive revenue for distribution to other Charitable organisations… |
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New England Regional Art Museum Limited | NSW | ●●● | . Delivered a dynamic calendar of Exhibitions . Provided educational programs . Provided a platform for local arts to exhibit their work… |
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Sherman Centre for Culture & Ideas | NSW | ●●● | The Sherman Centre for Culture and Ideas (SCCI), is a pioneering not-for-profit organisation, which follows Founder and Executive Director Dr Gene She… |
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Denman & District Heritage Village Inc | NSW | ●○○ | We have had school groups visit our displays learning how our forefathers developed this country.… |
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Sciworld | SA | ●●○ | Delivering mobile science Museum exhibits and programs to locations throughout South Australia including primary Schools across metropolitan and regio… |
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The Sydney Bus And Truck Museum Limited | NSW | ●●○ | Maintaining a collection of vintage buses and commercial vehicles to display this aspect of transport heritage. This is achieved through the museum�… |
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Seaworks Foundation | ●●○ | Seaworks Foundation manages the former Port of Melbourne Authority site known as Seaworks Precinct Williamstown.The precinct is a community asset, whi… | |
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Bishop Ivan Prasko Memorial Library And Museum | ●○○ | Many activities and exhibitions have been held over the life of this fund. Items on display, such as, precious religious books, artifacts, icons, embr… | |
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Blackwater International Coal Centre Limited | QLD | ●●○ | Operation of a tourism and educational centre showcasing and promoting the Australian Coal Industry whilst improving community knowledge and local eng… |
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The Trustee For The Australian Museum Foundation | ●●○ | Seeking assistance to fund activities of the Australian Museum through philanthropic donations… | |