Permanent exhibition

St George Stories 
people - places - community

Housed in a Tudor style building, this MAGNA award winning exhibition explores the history of the St George area.

Learn who has shaped this region from the earliest people to present day communities and how life has changed over the years. Engage with stories through multimedia and interactive displays.

Step inside one of our permanent gallery spaces—watch the walkthrough video below.

 

Hurstville Museum & Gallery Permanent Exhibition Refurbishment Project

Hurstville Museum & Gallery are currently undertaking a redesign of our permanent exhibition ‘St. George Stories: People – Places – Community’ in 2025. The exhibition explores the local history and development of the St George region. Arranged thematically, the exhibition explores who has shaped the region from the earliest people to present day communities and how life has changed over the years.

The exhibition was installed in 2015 and no longer reflects the important First Nations history, migrant stories and cultural diversity of the St George region. The exhibition also needs refurbishment to reflect current trends in museum interpretation, design and appeal to a wide audience. The new displays will incorporate objects from the museum and gallery’s collections, graphics, and audiovisuals, allowing the visitor to be surrounded by engaging, educational and enjoyable displays that reflect multiple stories and perspectives associated with the history of the St. George area.

The new permanent exhibition upgrade is also supported by a NSW Premier’s Social Cohesion grant for Local Government, which has enabled this refurbishment to be undertaken.