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Gallery/Exhibitions

Dromkeen, a graceful nineteenth-century homestead, houses a unique collection of original artwork, manuscripts and other pre-publication material from Australian children's books.
Gallery Rooms

In the homestead's gallery rooms, exhibitions of original and preliminary artwork from children's books are on display each school term. The exhibitions are open to the general public and for booked excursions.

During booked educational visits Dromkeen staff will share the process of picture book creation, as well as exploring techniques, mediums, visual literacy and the exhibition theme.

Exhibitions at Dromkeen

Exhibitions February 1 – March 30

Gallery 1

Looking Back – Australian History as seen Through our Children’s Picture Books

Drawing on artwork from the Collection this exhibition will showcase aspects of Australia's history as seen through picture books. From books exploring our indigenous history to contemporary stories, this exhibition will continue in Gallery One until June 2012.

Gallery Rooms 3 and 4

Mum and Me
Annie White Illustrator

Hachette Children’s, April 2010

My Mum knows just what I like ... she makes me toast with vegemite. A little girl and her Mum love to laugh, play games and splash in puddles. But most of all, they love being together. This brightly illustrated picture book, told in rhyming verse, celebrates all the fun, exciting and special moments in the day of a mother and child.