Museum of the Riverina, History museum in Wagga Wagga, Australia.
The Museum of the Riverina operates at two separate locations, the Historic Council Chambers and a site within the Botanic Gardens, each displaying regional artifacts and exhibitions. Together these places hold around 15,000 objects, photographs, and materials spanning the area's history.
The museum was founded in 1967 by the Wagga Wagga and District Historical Society and later came under city council management. This change helped preserve and share the region's heritage with the public.
The collection holds objects belonging to the Wiradjuri people, telling the story of those who first lived in this region. Visitors can see how these materials connect the land to the people who have shaped it over generations.
The Historic Council Chambers are located on Baylis Street, while the Botanic Gardens site is elsewhere in the city. Visitors should plan to visit each location separately, and it helps to check in advance which exhibitions are on display at each site.
The Botanic Gardens site houses the regional Sporting Hall of Fame, celebrating athletic achievements from the local area. The grounds are also served by a miniature railway line that runs through the gardens.
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