Brunswick Valley Historical Society Incorporated
Also known as:
Mullumbimby Museum
The Museum has exhibits that appeal to all ages and groups within our community and reflects our collection policy. BVHS Inc liaises with schools to organise visits to the museum. BVHS Inc and provides supporting programs and supervisory volunteers for these visits. The Museum has a significant indigenous collection on permanent display which affords access to local Aboriginal history. Our library allows for research to be undertaken by any interested in local indigenous history. Community groups or individuals are welcome to visit, research and get involved. Group tours are organised e.g. Mullumbimby U3A, and RSL Care have used our services. Talks are provided for these organised visits by members on local history. DVDs are shown that have been made about the local area where requested. Members of the BVHS Inc fall within the 40 96 year age group. Members benefit from engaging in the activities of the museum. BVHS hosts older unemployed volunteers (aged 55 and over) who need to fulfil the criteria to receive unemployment benefits. Activities volunteers undertake include maintenance, research, front desk duties, databasing etc which is hugely beneficial to both the volunteers and the museum. The museum provides an effective way of learning we are an informal educative process. The museum is a community centre with a lot more than a collection of artifacts; we facilitate meetings with neighbours, friends and groups to exchange ideas and opinions e.g. The museum has hosted the Far North Coast Chapter of Museums & Galleries Australia for a meeting and workshops. The museum hosts meetings of local groups e.g. Chamber of Commerce collective and Creative Mullum. Our museum inspires through personal connection with visitors, not only onsite but through our social media Our museum helps to bring change and development of our community Other notforprofits in our area with which we affiliate, we assist by providing DGR status e.g. Creative Mullum, Chamber of Commerce and Coorabell Hall.