Closer Look

By: Australian Museums and Galleries Association Victoria
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  • Closer Look is the podcast that brings you inside the world of museums and galleries across Victoria, Australia. Join your host, Maria Pia Dunne, as she explores the state's most captivating exhibitions and cultural spaces. Maria Pia takes you behind the scenes to uncover the fascinating stories and meticulous work involved in creating these vibrant cultural hubs. With exclusive interviews, insightful commentary, and a deep dive into the art and history that shape our community.
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  • Trees | If a tree falls in a museum who is there to tell its story?

    Trees | If a tree falls in a museum who is there to tell its story?
    Aug 30 2024

    In this second episode of Closer Look, we explore trees and the natural environment through the Forest Gallery and Churchill Island.


    We speak to Adam Young, Exhibition Horticulturalist at Melbourne Museum and Andrea Cleland, Community Engagement Officer at Phillip Island Nature Parks.

    The Forest Gallery is a permanent exhibition at the Melbourne Museum open every day 9am-5pm except Christmas Day and Good Friday.

    Churchhill Island is open 10:00am – 4:30pm everyday.


    Hosted and Mixed by Maria Pia Dunne and Kav P.


    Thank you to Ashley Robertson and the larger AMaGA Victoria team for supporting this podcast.


    The Music in this podcast is by Oleg Fedak from Pixabay.
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    15 mins
  • Nostalgia | What do we remember?

    Nostalgia | What do we remember?
    Jun 28 2024

    In this first episode of Closer Look, we explore nostalgia through the Joy Exhibition at the Immigration Museum and PMI Victorian History Library.


    We speak to Ellen Coates, Collections Librarian and Volunteer Coordinator at the PMI Victorian History Library and Rebecca Lal, Experience and Interpretation Manager at Museum Victoria.

    The Joy Exhibition is on at the Immigration Museum till the 29 August 2025.

    PMI Victorian History Library is open every day 10am - 4pm except Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.


    Hosted and Mixed by Maria Pia Dunne, Additional Edits were made by Kav P.


    Thank you to Ashley Robertson and the larger AMaGA Victoria team for supporting this podcast.


    The Music in this podcast is by Oleg Fedak from Pixabay.
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    18 mins
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