Australian Racing Museum & Hall of Fame (Staff offices and library only)

Decent
Apr 14th, 2019

The Australian Racing Museum and Hall of Fame is dedicated to telling the stories of thoroughbred racing in Australia and preserving the rich history of the Sport of Kings. In 1974 Lady Kathleen Clarke and Mr Bill Adams convened the Victorian Racing Museum Committee, comprising representatives from contributing bodies of the Victoria Racing Club, Victoria Amateur Turf Club, Moonee Valley Racing Club and Country Racing Council. Two years later, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II agreed to act as Official Patron and on 29 September 1981, during a Royal Visit to Australia, she officially opened the Victorian Racing Museum at Caulfield Racecourse. In 1998 the Museum changed its name to the Australian Racing Museum. Moving to a city-centre location, Champions the Australian Racing Museum and Hall of Fame was officially opened on 1 July 2004 by His Excellency the Governor-General, Major-General Michael Jeffery at Federation Square, where it remained for a five year period. The new permanent exhibition, Champions Thoroughbred Racing Gallery, opened at the National Sports Museum at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 30 September 2010, on the eve of the Spring Racing Carnival and the celebrations surrounding the 150th running of the Melbourne Cup. In 2014 the Museum received Accreditation through Museums Australia (Victoria), aligning procedures, policies and practice with the National Standards for Australian Museums and Galleries. The Australian Racing Museum holds a collection of national significance which is recognised both for its depth and its breadth. It documents significant events in Australias racing history, recording the feats of many horses, jockeys, trainers, owners and administrators. It also documents the role of others associated with thoroughbred racing, including veterinarians, broadcasters, photographers, journalists, fashion designers and milliners, to illustrate the importance of the racing industry in Australias economy and society. The Museums charter to preserve, interpret and exhibit thoroughbred racings history ensures that this distinctive area of Australias history will be available for future generations.
Jan 18th, 2019

Handy to every amenity very pleasant place to be good day out for the family.
Nov 2nd, 2017