As regular readers will remember, Mr P. designed a museum in Murgon, a small country town here in Queensland. He went along for the opening night in October last year, but as I had only just had my eye op. I stayed home. So fast forward to January, and off we tootled on our little roadtrip to check it out.
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| the protected boab tree at the front |
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| some scary ancient-type of beastie |
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| part of the mural on the front wall - an ancient crocodile |
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| that's the name of the museum |
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| looking into the depths |
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| looks fierce |
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| another beastie in the courtyard |
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| help! |
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| Mr P. and friend checking out the courtyard |
Murgon is about three hours west of us here in Brisbane, so we took a leisurely drive last weekend. Mr P. had a chinwag with Leo who is the secretary of the Creative Country Association that oversees the museum. Leo was very proud of the Museum and how it is bringing tourists into their little town.
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| you can see my reflection as I check out a few fossils |
73 MacAlister Street, Murgon QLD
So nice that you finally go to go see it. It looks interesting.
ReplyDeleteyes i was very happy to see it at last!
DeleteSo interesting. And nice to have a change of scenery.
ReplyDeletefrom Tandy I Lavender and Lime https://tandysinclair.com
so good to get away!
DeleteI love the name :-)) That boab tree looks really cool.
ReplyDeleteyes those trees are marvellous creations!
DeleteSue We intend to call in there next time we get up that way! often stop there for a break. looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteyes we enjoyed our little break there!
DeleteA good combination of old and new Australiana . . . . . . daresay you will repeat that journey pretty regularly . . . must remember the name . . .
ReplyDeletethanks for dropping by Eha.
DeleteIt's certainly a place I would love to visit. My family and I have a deep interest in creatures and landforms of the past. Thank you for sharing this marvelous place with us.
ReplyDeleteglad you liked it Deb.:)
DeleteWhat a great little museum! Proud moment. Cheers to Australia!
ReplyDeletethank you Velva.
DeleteThat is awesome. I'm glad you were finally able to go and see it.
ReplyDeletethanks Lori. I was very happy to see it at last.
DeleteLove museums - whenever Gene and I traveled we always found a museum to visit. Your hubby is very proud I'm sure - love that tree :)
ReplyDeleteyes it's a wonderful tree. Love museums!
DeleteWonderful work! Well done all!
ReplyDeletethanks Marie. Yes well done indeed :)
DeleteCongratulations to Mr. P! It is beautiful — the layout seems super visitor friendly, which I really appreciate from my 20 years as a museum professional. Glad you got to go take a peek!
ReplyDeletethanks David. were you a curator?
DeleteUgh, again that was me, David! 🙄🙄
ReplyDeletehello again!
DeleteMurgon is so fortunate to have a museum of this calibre Sherry. Mr. P has done a great job, all of the artwork is also of a high standard. We love visiting museums when we travel. So good you could finally see it. I'll keep it in mind when we are down that way again. Found your post at the bottom of the follow.it email again, now I know. That's where mine are too when I publish, not the most obvious to find, but so be it.
ReplyDeleteit's a wonderful thing for a small town! Yes art galleries and museums are a must! I too found out about extra posts being at the bottom of the follow-it emails some time ago.
DeleteWell done Mr P - that is very cool! And glad to hear that you're feeling better enough to travel Sherry! :)
ReplyDeletethanks Lorraine. He is pretty pleased, and I am so glad to be well enough to travel!
DeleteWhat a fabulous roadtrip and fossil museum, definitely something to be proud of xxx
ReplyDeletethanks Anon. :)
DeleteWhat a fun museum! I've always loved fossils, so I found those particularly fun. I know Mr. P (and you) are really proud of how this museum turned out - so impressive!!
ReplyDeletethank you David. I have a very small collection of fossils. I do love them! You can even buy your own dinosaur online, did you know?
DeleteThis looks like a beautifully designed museum and I think he did a wonderful job. The signage is so clear and explanatory and the outdoor courtyard with the beasties is wonderful -- I keep thinking how much my little guys would like this! He did a magnificent job and I'm glad you finally got to see it.
ReplyDeletethank you Jeanie. Yes I really like the courtyard too with the beasties.
DeleteGlad you got to visit the museum that Mr P designed, fantastic! Also I love that boab tree!
ReplyDeleteisn't it a wonderful tree Neil?
DeleteWell done by Mr. P, I know you both must be so proud of his work. Karen (Back Road Journal)
ReplyDeletethanks Karen. Yep we're both pleased!
DeleteIt was a great trip, and wonderful to see my 'rectangular donut' building in full use.
ReplyDeletethanks Mr P.! Of course it was.
DeleteHow cool! Congratulations to your husband!
ReplyDeletethanks Jeff. He is pleased.
DeleteLooks like a lot of fun and how lovely to see the place your husband designed.
ReplyDeletethank you!
DeleteLove the road trip vibes in this post! Murgon museum adventure sounds intriguing. Can't wait to hear more about the museum itself. Is it all about those ancient-looking beasties or are there more surprises in store? And did you conquer your initial museum-opening-night fear? Spill the beans!
ReplyDeletehi Raymund
DeleteI don't want to be rude but I'd love it if you wrote your own comments rather than use AI. I had no opening night fear :=) I was just ill.