Golden Memories Millthorpe Museum is where heritage comes alive for all ages!
Located in the historical village of Millthorpe they are an independent, volunteer-managed and run museum. They operate…
Golden Memories Millthorpe Museum is where heritage comes alive for all ages!
Located in the historical village of Millthorpe they are an independent, volunteer-managed and run museum. They operate a large complex with eight large buildings housing many and varied collections from Aboriginal items, local family and business history, Australian inventions, mining, machinery and much more. Spotto sheets for the kiddos and push-button machinery for all ages.
A Craft Cottage operates on the Museum grounds during opening hours. Access to the Craft Cottage is free. Please see the Jacoba Craft Cottage listing for further information.
Tour groups can book in with catering available. School excursion groups are also welcome with special packages available that include hands-on participation. There are also two function rooms that can be hired for various corporate needs or available for private functions with catering, or self-catering options.
Take a tour around the website and learn about their collections, complex and what they can offer to passing tourists, tour groups, school groups or those wishing to volunteer or contribute.
Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
Have an appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
