If you’ve had a hankering to see the Old Dubbo Gaol for yourself, now is the time!
Friends Orange Regional Museum (FORM) are organising a historical tour to Dubbo, the main destination is to Old Dubbo Gaol which ties in with the Orange Regional Museum Exhibition Underworld: Mugshots from the Roaring Twenties. Travelling by bus from Orange, the bus will leave from the front of the Museum at 9.00am on Sunday March 1.

Old Dubbo Gaol is a state heritage listed “must see.” This remarkably complete and intact gaol operated for 119 years from 1847 to 1966 and is still nestled in the main street of Dubbo. The gaol is representative of powerful, surprising and dark moments in Australian prison history. It houses important collections such as the hangman’s kit and gallows, and unforgettable experiences such as the dark cells and the bird’s-eye view from the watchtower. 

President of FORM, Phillip Schwebel explained, “Firstly, we will have a guided tour of the Gaol. The guide will take us around and share stories about the History of the site. It will be tailored to suit our group and will allow a lot of questions you may have to be answered.

“It will also be intriguing to have a tour of Dubbo Regional Museum, especially as Orange Regional Museum will soon be opening a new semi-permanent display on the history of the Orange region. We will be able to compare and contrast the two exhibitions.

This will be followed by a visit to Dubbo Regional Museum where we will have a Behind the Scenes Guided Tour by one of the WPCC’s highly qualified staff who will give us an insight into Dubbo’s interesting, inspiring and occasionally tragic past. We will be given a unique opportunity to examine some of the museum’s artefacts.”

The bus will return to Orange by 5.00pm

The outing will be $60 for members and $75 for non-members, this includes the bus, entry and guided tours of both sites.

To Book tickets at Trybooking.com or at Collins Booksellers, 230 Summer Street.

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What are the Friends of the Orange Regional Museum?
FORM is an independent community-based organization supporting Orange Regional Museum and the cultural heritage of the Orange region.  The Orange region has a rich history to be proud– including geological, indigenous, farming and mining. We need to promote and explain this history to both the local community especially and visitors to this district.

To become a member, you can download a form from the Orange City Council Website or pop into the Orange Regional Museum in person.

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