Collins Booksellers on Lydiard

22 Lydiard Street North,
Ballarat Central VIC 3350

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  • 16–25 May

9am–4pm

Visit the time capsule display of Mrs Muller, Umbrella and Parasol Maker in it's original location on Lydiard St and explore the immersive installation which showcases the many layers in which Mrs Muller and her family contributed to the entertainment of Ballarat citizens in the Golden era of the 1800's.

Throughout the installation, "Mrs Muller" will engage with visitors to the display, talking about her children and their performances, showing examples of accolades from recreated entertainment programs and citing stories of her family's performances from extracts of The Ballarat Star. Visitors will feel as though they have stepped into a corner of Mrs Muller's Umbrella and Parasol store circa 1888 and will be treated to a celebration of her family's performance history.

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Accessibility Information

  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.


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