Reminiscing Sessions

Reminiscing sessions are an activity that involves the active recollection of life experiences. They allow individuals to relive positive personal events from their past in a way that is vivid and engaging and encourages them to communicate those experiences to a listener. Interaction with objects and images from the past aids the recollection of memories.

In a comfortable and relaxed forum, this special program has been designed to meet the needs of seniors, nursing homes, organised groups and day care centres. Under the guidance of Museum & Gallery staff, participants are encouraged to handle objects from the collection and share their memories with other members of the group.

Booking details

Complete our booking form to book a Reminiscing Session for your group. 

If you prefer, you can also contact Hurstville Museum & Gallery by calling (02) 9330 6444 or emailing our team at museumgallery@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.

Sessions cost $5.25 per participant, with a minimum of 10 people. Carers are free. Refreshments can be provided for $2.10 per person (light refreshments include: tea, coffee, milk and biscuits). 

Each session runs for one hour.

Reminiscence kits

Hurstville Museum & Gallery’s Reminiscence kits are available for hire. This is a great way to bring the Museum & Gallery to your aged care facility.

The kits cover three themes:

• Put your Glad Rags On: contains items of clothing and objects relating to the often tedious tasks of taking care of your clothes.

• Young at Heart: contains childhood toys, games and photographs.

• At the Shops: contains objects relating to the experiences of shopping and socialising.

Each kit contains objects, photographs and a manual for therapists and activity coordinators.
 

Hire details

To book a kit, please call (02) 9330 6444 or contact us by email at museumgallery@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.

Hire is $68.00 per kit. Duration of loan is three weeks. It is the responsibility of the hirer to collect the kits from Hurstville Museum & Gallery and return them within the three-week loan period. 

Tours 

The session starts with an introduction of the incredible history of the building and follows by a tour through the current exhibition at the Main Gallery space with the curator of the exhibition. The group will have free time to explore the rest of the building at their pace. 

Sessions cost $5.25 per participant, with a minimum of 10 people. Carers are free. Refreshments can be provided for $2.10 per person (light refreshments include: tea, coffee, milk and biscuits). Each session runs for one hour.

Booking details

Complete our booking form to book a Reminiscing Session for your group. 
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If you prefer, you can also contact Hurstville Museum & Gallery by calling (02) 9330 6444 or emailing our team at museumgallery@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.