The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame Exhibition
The new permanent exhibition at The Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre in Longreach, Queensland opened in April 2021. Comprising of 13 exhibition areas that showcase the collection, and explore themes of creativity, ingenuity, resliance, health and community. Each exhibit is brought to life through a companion audio guide, ‘The Hugh’, (named after founder, stockman and artist Hugh Sawrey). First-person narratives from First Nation’s stockworkers, female boss drovers, cameleers, flying doctors, gun shearers, cattle kings, bullockys, boxers, buckjumpers, bush poets and more. An ever changing, cinematic soundscape creates a sense of place in each exhibit area. For families with kids, there's an interactive treasure hunt with 'Coil' the kelpie to keep little ones entertained.
Role: Head of Content (Art Processors)
Lead curator & researcher
Interpretive planning
Digital content strategy & production
Script development - adult & kids’ audio experience
First Nations’ consultation
The redevelopment project was shortlisted for a MAGNA award, in the good company of Boola Bardip Museum (winner) and ACMI.
What people are saying.
“It's been completely transformed from what you would expect a traditional museum to be, into what the museums of today should be. Our visitors decide what they want to see and what they want to hear.”
— Lloyd Mills, CEO
“It’s really awesome! We went on a big treasure hunt and found all the little treasures to find. At other museums, you just explore and look at history and stuff.”
— Will, aged 9, visitor
“I am so impressed. There's so much thought gone into this. I'm of pioneer stock. My families all came out here in 1854 and they all took up land in Victoria, so I am actually a country girl at heart.
— Ms Crosbie, aged 100, visitor