Friday, February 10, 2017

New children's room opens at Morpeth Museum

From the Maitland Mercury report:
Morpeth Museum has unveiled a special themed room that’s set to enthrall both the young and young at heart.
The new room is filled with stories, toys and a model train set which is on loan from the Museum of Australian Childhood.
“Also displayed are objects from the time when the building was used as a baby health centre,” said Morpeth Museum Chairperson Alan Todd.
“We have displays from both the museum and The National Trust Museum of Australian Childhood collections such as Ginger Meggs, rocking horses and cuddly toys,” Mr Todd said.

Full article available at Maitland Mercury, 1 Feb 2017.