Main Gallery
9 November 2024 – 11 May 2025

Makers & Manufacturers: The industrial history of St George highlights the untold stories of the industrial history of the St George region. Using historical material from the Hurstville Museum & Gallery, and loaned items from public and private collections. The exhibition sheds light on little known aspects of the local economic and business history from the early 19th century through to the 1970s.

This project is supported by Create NSW's Cultural Grant Program. A devolved funding program run by The Royal Australian Historical Society for the NSW Government.

  
 

Exhibition program and events

Official opening: Makers & Manufacturers: the industrial history of St George
Join us at Hurstville Museum & Gallery for the official opening of Makers & Manufacturers: The industrial history of St George. The opening will be attended by a guest speaker from the Royal Australian Historical Society.  Friday 8 November 2024 Time: 6.00pm. Cost: Free event. This event has passed.
Makers & Manufacturers Collage Workshop
Explore the industrial history of St. George while creating unique collages in this hands-on workshop with guidance from Kubi Vasak, an experienced collage artist from Sydney Collage Society. This event is for adults only.  Friday 22 November 2024 Time: 6.00pm - 8.30pm. Cost: $12.50 per participant (excluding online booking fee). Book Now Photo courtesy of Sydney Collage Society, 2024.
Hand Drawing Glass Workshop
Be inspired by the Makes & Manufacturers exhibition and learn the technique of hand-drawing on glass. At the end of this workshop, you will take home your very own decorated 280ml glass! Friday 6 December 2024 Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm. Cost: $12.50 per participant (excluding online booking fee). Book Now Image courtesy of artist.
Makers & Manufacturers Open Day
Visit Hurstville Museum & Gallery for an Open Day filled with activities for all ages, in conjunction with the Makers & Manufacturers exhibition! Saturday 18 January 2025 Open Day from 10.00pm - 4.00pm. Guided tours at 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.00pm Cost: Free (bookings required for tours) Book Now
Cyanotype Workshops
Mix history and art and create contemporary cyanotype prints with artist Marina Mavritsky. Thursday 13 February or Saturday 15 February 2025 Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm Cost: $12.50 per participant (excluding online booking fee). Book Now