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Making your voice heard

Conclusion part 2

The goal of the redesigned Hyde Park Barracks museum was to tell the history of the site from multiple perspectives.

We have looked at a number of the exhibition spaces and the storytelling devices used in each space. 

Which story resonated with you the most? Why? – give your reasons.

Whose voice/s is missing? – give your reasons.

Whose voice/s needs to be louder (better heard) – give your reasons.

Whose voice/s needs to be softer (heard less) – give your reasons.

We want to give you the chance to add your voice to the story of the Hyde Park Barracks. We would like you to reflect on (think about) your visit and how it has made you think or feel and give you the opportunity to express yourself in a way that works best for you.

You can choose how to express your voice. Here are some suggestions:

Written reflection

  • Personal reflection (like a diary or blog entry)
  • Short response
  • Essay
  • Creative writing (short story or poem)

Multimedia

  • Collage of photographs of your experience and thoughts
  • Slide show with music/sound effects
  • Vlog
  • Radio play
  • Artwork
  • Music
  • Model

Become the curator/museum designer!

(Re)design a Hyde Park Barracks gallery or exhibit to:

  • express a new point of view
  • add in a missing voice from the past.

When you have completed your work please send it to us. There are prizes, events and a chance to have your work displayed. 

Send your entries to Learning.team@mhnsw.au

Ideas bank

Need some help getting started? Watch these videos of work made by artists Jonathan Jones, Tony Albert and Angela Tiatia to see their creative responses to the Hyde Park Barracks.

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Installation view of Legacy Interview films by Grumpy Sailor for Sydney Living Museums, located in the gallery, Legacy: Hyde Park Barracks Today, Level 1, Hyde Park Barracks Museum
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Legacy gallery

Conclusion part 1

Education program at Hyde Park Barracks.
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Hyde Park Barracks site study

The Hyde Park Barracks is an important historical site. It has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site because of its significance to the convict History of Australia