YARRA RANGES REGIONAL MUSEUM

YARRA Ranges Regional Museum has opened its latest exhibition Taking the Time: handmade objects from the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum collection, which is on display in the Box Gallery until Sunday 28 May.

Taking the Time invites audiences to immerse themselves in an array of inspiring handmade objects from Yarra Ranges Council’s cultural collection which includes new and old items, recent acquisitions, and some pieces that have never been displayed before.

Yarra Ranges Council Mayor Jim Child invited residents to attend the exhibition and said it was a delightful tribute to the Yarra Ranges and the remarkable creativity and craftsmanship of our region.

“Taking the Time illustrates unique stories, people and the undeniable creative culture that characterises the Yarra Ranges,” he said.

“It’s a wonderful celebration of this region and invites audiences to discover the ingenuity and skill of makers past and present.“

The exhibition highlights some of the interesting, important, beautiful and unique objects that have been handmade in the area, including Dame Nellie Melba’s illuminated address book, a floral still life collage made from postage stamps, hand-coloured architectural drawings from Yeringberg and an embroidered cat.

Speaking at the opening, Yarra Ranges Regional Museum program director Megan Sheehy said the exhibition showcases an eclectic collection of items that depict resilience, ingenuity, and the passing down of skills and traditions. Entry to the exhibition is free. For more information, see the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum website. Yarra Ranges Regional Museum is at 35-37 Castella Street, Lilydale.