Gala Public Open Day and Street Carnival

Held on Sunday 21st April, 2013.

A fun day for the family organised by Bisinella Developments with the support of Lara Community Organisations was a wonderful introduction of the museum to the public.

: Lino Bisinella and Ian Board welcome all to the Family Fun Day

: Chidren enjoyed the magic show

: Museum Place was converted to a fun park for the day

: Some 3,000 people attended

: The Museum was dressed up for the day

: Over 1,500 sausages were enjoyed

: The old buildings proved a great attraction

: Visitors were fascinated with the many items on display

Official Opening Ceremony

Thursday 18th April, 2013 was the official opening ceremony.

With much pomp and ceremony on the day the Mayor of Geelong, Cr Keith Fagg officially opened the Museum and Heritage Centre.

: Mr Lino Bisinella

: Mr Richard Bisinella

: Gary Lee dressed for the occasion

: Many dressed in period costume

: COGG Officials and invited guests

: 150 invited guests attended

: Mrs Darcy was presented with a memento detailing the conversion of her family home into the Museum

: President Ian Board AFSM, Mayor Keith Fagg, “Sir Henry Barkly”, Mr Lino Bisinella

: Memorial Plaque

: Guests mingled after the official opening