Knowledge Centre

 

Australian Aboriginal culture is one of the oldest living cultures in the world that dates back at least 60,000 years. People today are discovering the pleasure and importance of learning about this culture and lifestyle and what better way to learn than to come and see it for yourself.

We invite everyone to visit our centre and see the displays and learn a bit about traditional Aboriginal culture and language.

We especially encourage visitors from overseas to visit us; take home your own lil piece of Australia.

13 - 15 Watt Street Newcastle NSW 2300

Our centre in Newcastle has a range of displays and information including:

Artefacts

Didgeridoos, battle axes, spears, woomeras (spear thrower), grinding stones, digging sticks, coolomons, clapsticks, carvings and emu eggs. Selected artefacts available for purchase.

 


Artwork 

Miromaa Aboriginal Language & Technology Centre continues to support local and national Aboriginal artists by providing them with exhibition and retail space for their artworks.

We currently have a wide range of beautiful traditional Aboriginal art on display.
Highlights include some amazing new canvases from the Central Desert, Alice Springs, NT, hand painted portraits of Aboriginal people by Dianne Sharp from Queensland and creations by local artist Colin Wightman. Artworks are also available for purchase.


 Language

Language maps, language posters and banners featuring "sound printing" technology, books, teaching/learning resources, signs, labels...we have language everywhere in our centre. Come and learn a few words and a sentence or two.

 


Film

We have educational films with topics such as cultural sites, bushtucker, Dreaming stories, traditional lifestyle, language, Aboriginal issues plus much more playing throughout the day. 

 


 Library

We have a public access library with over 2000 books (including some very old and rare books) all focused on Aboriginal culture, language and issues. Perfect for students doing Aboriginal Studies assignments or for those who are just interested in learning about Aboriginal Australia. Come in, grab a spot on the lounge and relax with a good book and a hot cuppa.


 History

Items include old photographs, rare prints and books and sports memorabilia.

 


Shop

We have a large range of educational books, music, posters, gifts, didgeridoos, artefacts, artwork and language resources available.

VIEW OUR CATALOGUE
(Please note all items are not available through catalogue, to see our full range visit us at 13 - 15 Watt Street Newcastle NSW 2300)

 

This is only a small sample of the world of knowledge, history and culture that we have available to learn in our centre. Come and visit us today!

 

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Contact Us

13 - 15 Watt Street
Newcastle NSW 2300

02 4927 8222

contact@acra.org.au

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