6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Solander, Sparrman, and the Anthropocene Monday 25 November 2019, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Solander, Sparrman, and the Anthropocene This public lecture presents the fascinating modern idea of “the Environment” – in common usage today a word with a distinct meaning to most of us around the world – and its little known history as a concept that appears in earnest only right after World War II and within a couple of decades reaches global fame and considerable usefulness. $15.00 – $25.00
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Preview: Wonderland Friday 6 December 2019, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Preview: Wonderland Join us for this free and exclusive preview of Wonderland before it opens to the general public. Fall down the rabbit hole into an immersive exhibition celebrating Lewis Carroll's timeless tale and Alice’s adventures on film. Free
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Collecting & Exhibiting LGBTQI Fashion & Dress Thursday 12 December 2019, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Collecting & Exhibiting LGBTQI Fashion & Dress Join us for one of our last sessions of the year to celebrate and analyse the history of LGBTQI fashion representation in museums and galleries across the world. Expert Dr Shaun Cole is joining us from the UK to deliver this fascinating talk on the ever evolving world of queer style. $10.00 – $25.00
11:00 am - 12:00 pm History of the Suit Saturday 14 December 2019, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm History of the Suit For over 400 years the tailored suit has dominated wardrobes the world over. Its seemingly simple form, inspired by royal, military, religious and professional clothing, has provided a functional and often elegant uniform for modern life. $10.00 – $25.00