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Friends of the Burke Museum

The Friends of the Burke Museum, Inc. supports the Robert O’Hara Burke Museum via fundraising and by providing assistance with projects.

As a long-standing and successful community organisation, the Friends have raised over $75,000. These funds have enabled the Museum to undertake significant projects, such as the conservation of the Chinese banners, the purchase of the Robert O’Hara Burke pistol and the restoration of the bird collection. So, the Friends’ work could be considered significant to the progress of the Museum.

A Committee, formed from nominations from the membership at the Annual General Meeting, coordinates the work of the Friends. The Manager of the Museum also sits on the Friends’ Committee.

Friends of the Burke projects

Fundraising for the extension of the taxidermy display cabinets

Australian Idendity Event

The Ian Jones annual event

The Friends’ Adoption Program + donate

The Street of Shops Project 

Join the Friends of the Burke Museum

We warmly invite you to become a member!

As a member of the Friends you receive the following benefits:

  • Free admission to the Burke Museum and Historic Precinct throughout the year;
  • Ten percent discount of Museum and Courthouse merchandise;
  • Concession admission to special viewings and functions throughout the year; and,
  • The opportunity to become a member of the Friends’ Committee.

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Contact Details

The Committee of the Friends of the Burke Museum

President – Dr. Kate Sutherland

Vice President: Ms Anne Wilson

Treasurer: Mr. John Baines

Secretary: Mrs Jennifer Perrin

Membership Secretary: Mrs. Diane Baines

Mr. Daniel Goonan

Ms. Cheryl Keylock

Ms Sandra Davidson