Exhibitions

Permanent Exhibitions

The Mary MacKillop Museum is comprised of an orientation room and four consecutive gallery spaces. The Museum tells the story of Mary MacKillop, Australia’s first saint, with emphasis on her time in Victoria, as well as the work of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart. Mary’s story is told through a curated collection of relics, artefacts, books, textiles, artwork, and audio-visual display.

The Temporary Gallery

This gallery changes on a regular basis three to four times within the year.

Displays mounted in the gallery focus on specific topics related to Mary MacKillop or groups and associations that are involved with the charism, spirit and work of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart.

Current Exhibition: Mary MacKillop: The Traveller

The Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre is proud to present Mary MacKillop: The Traveller, a new exhibition curated by Sofie Denis. This exhibition celebrates Mary MacKillop’s travels both at home and abroad and showcases the museum’s collection of travel-related objects.

Past Exhibitions

Mary MacKillop: The Communicator | March – July 2024

Collection Highlights | October 2023 – March 2024

Albert Street Providence | July – October 2023

Mary of the Cross | April – July 2023

Julian Tenison Woods | November 2022 – April 2023

Mary Trusted in God’s Providence | August – November 2022

Online Exhibitions 

Click the links below to view our online exhibitions.