Hurstville Museum & Gallery

A: 14 MacMahon St, Hurstville, NSW Australia

P:+61 2 9330 6444

E: museumgallery@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

W: georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/HMG

Hurstville Museum & Gallery opened in 2004 and is maintained by Georges River Council. Located in the center of Hurstville CBD, it is the only regional museum and gallery in the St George district. The Museum & Gallery is a vibrant hub of community activity, with regular programs, special events, and exhibitions. With a collection of more than 6,000 objects and artworks, many of which are publicly accessible online via eHive, Hurstville Museum & Gallery’s collection exemplifies the history of the St George region.

Hurstville Museum & Gallery is dedicated to developing exciting inhouse art and social history exhibitions, and presenting touring shows to the community. With five display spaces that change regularly, visitors can explore a range of high quality exhibitions, learn about the area’s history in the gallery’s award-winning display St George Stories: people – places – community and discover local artists in its Dragon’s Lair Gallery.

AWARDS

The Georges River Art Prize showcases a range of the finest paintings and sculptures produced from artists nationwide, and gives local young artists a platform to display their works. This biennial prize, next occurring in 2025, offers more than $20,000 in prize money.

The Georges River Artist in Residence Program invites artists a unique location to explore, interpret and experiment with their artistic practice. The program provides a studio and accommodation for one artist, located in the picturesque setting of Carss Bush Park on the Georges River. Residencies of up to three months are available to local, regional and international artists across a wide range of art forms.

FACILITIES

  • Historic building
  • Onsite parking
  • Wheelchair access
  • Workshops & classes

FEATURED STORIES AND EXHIBITIONS

Revealed: hidden treasures from the art collection

Drawn from Hurstville Museum & Gallery's collection of over 150 artworks, Revealed: hidden treasures from the art collection.

Group Exhibition: 1X4

Hurstville Museum & Gallery presents 1X4, a touring exhibition from Newcastle Museum.

Dr Nicola Hooper: ZOONOSES

Hurstville Museum & Gallery presents work by Dr Nicola Hooper.

Group Exhibition: Open Print Exchange

Hurstville Museum & Gallery presents the Open Print Exchange, for the first time in Australia.

Group Exhibition: Georges River Art Prize 2023

Hurstville Museum & Gallery presents an exhibition featuring the finalists of the Georges River Art Prize.

Georges River Art Prize announces winners

The biggest year yet for the prize sees artist Libby Moore take home top honours.

Group Exhibition: Home in St George 1920-1960

Hurstville Museum & Gallery presents the exhibition Home in St George 1920-1960.

Group Exhibition: Street Photography

Hurstville Museum & Gallery presents a travelling exhibition from Museums of History NSW.

Group Exhibition: Guraban –Where the Saltwater meets the Freshwater

Hurstville Museum & Gallery presents Guraban –Where the Saltwater meets the Freshwater.

Group Exhibition: Operation Art

Hurstville Museum Gallery presents Operation Art which is an annual exhibition celebrating its 27th Anniversary this year.