Museum of the Riverina launches new digital exhibition The Incredible Feminist of Wagga Wagga

Published: 05 Sep 2024 11:00am

The Incredible Feminist of Wagga Wagga was officially launched online on Thursday 5 September.

This digital exhibition tells the story of the founding and early years of the Wagga Wagga Women’s Health Centre (WWWHC) and explores a key moment in the push for women’s rights in Wagga Wagga.

Museum Assistant Collections and Program Officer Sophie Magnusson, who curated the exhibition, said by using a mix of creative storytelling in a comic book style alongside more traditional exhibition curation, The Incredible Feminist of Wagga Wagga is designed to be both engaging and informative.

“I wanted to tell this story in a creative and empowering way that captured the feelings of frustration and the struggles of the women fighting for their rights,” Ms Magnusson said.

A founding member of the WWWHC Jan Roberts said, “Unless we record our history or story we don’t know where we come from and where we’re going.

“I think it represents quite a remarkable journey in our community that we have the women’s health centre. It’s not just support, it’s empowerment.”

The exhibition also represents efforts by the Museum of the Riverina to increase the reach and diversity of exhibitions it produces.

Museum Education and Public Programs Officer Angus Cawdell-Smith said digital exhibitions allow the museum to tell stories that can be accessed globally.