Orange Regional Museum is an award-winning museum offering engaging exhibitions and a lively program of hands-on activities, talks and events for families, visitors, and local audiences of all ages. The Museum collects and interprets objects that tell the stories of Orange and the broader Central West region.

Located in a striking purpose-built building within the vibrant Orange cultural precinct, Orange Regional Museum is a must-visit for locals and visitors to the region. Free entry invites families, visitors, and the local community to explore long-term and changing exhibitions and displays, alongside outstanding touring exhibitions from across Australia, spanning history, science, technology and culture.

Opening Hours

Daily 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Address

151 Byng Street
Orange

Classifications

Galleries, Museums and Collections, Landmarks and Buildings

Special Features

Cafe, Carpark, Electric Vehicle Charging Point, Enquiry Desk, Family Friendly, Food and Refreshments, Non Smoking, Parents Room, Public Toilet

Costs

Indicative Prices: -
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Upcoming events

Orange Regional Museum - Bloomfield: 1925-2025

07 Nov 2025 - 26 Jul 2026
Opened in 1925 as Orange Mental Hospital, Bloomfield Hospital has shaped life in Orange and the Central West for a century. From employment and education to sport, arts and community events, Bloomfield's history has been deeply entwined with that of our region.

Mondays at the Museum

20 Apr - 29 Jun 2026
Explore the Museum in this weekly free activity designed for kids aged 3-5 years old and their grown ups. Mondays at the Museum is a free one-hour session designed for 3–5-year-olds and their grown-ups to explore and create at Orange Regional Museum.

Exhibition Opening - Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition

26 Jun 2026
Join them at Orange Regional Museum to celebrate the opening of their new exhibition Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition, an ACMI touring exhibition. Free, all welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by booking a free ticket.

Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition

27 Jun - 11 Oct 2026
It's a lovely morning in the village – and you are a horrible goose.

School Holiday Storytime - Animal Characters

07 Jul 2026
Bring the family to this story time and immerse yourselves in fun, cheeky and adventurous animal characters. Inspired by the 'horrible goose' hero of Untitled Goose Game, they'll explore what makes a bear a bear and what makes a cat a cat.

Animal Puppet Play

08 Jul 2026
Kids can embrace their wild and creative side in this puppet making and play workshop They're combining craft and dramatic play in this animal puppet workshop. They'll think about the characteristics of certain animals and then create a puppet to take home.

Print Club: Blob Beasts!

14 Jul 2026
Create cute beasts and birds in this school holiday workshop. Inspired by the cheeky goose at the centre of Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition, they'll channel the essence of some of their favourite animals in this creative session.

School Holiday Storytime - Imagination Stations

15 Jul 2026
Open your imagination and explore fun and games in stories, inspired by 'Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition'. In this story time session designed for the whole family, they'll spark imaginations.