Nicholson: Man and Museum (exhibition)
5 January 2009 to 1 December 2009
A colourful exploration of some of the unearthed tales behind the extraordinary life of Sir Charles Nicholson, founder of the Nicholson Museum, and the first vice-chancellor and second chancellor of the University of Sydney. Find out about Nicholson and mummies, spiritualism, trips up the Volga, grand houses, a much younger wife, retirement to England aged 53, and the loss of his house and life's work aged 90. True melodrama.
Time: Open Mon to Fri 10-4.30pm and Sundays 12noon - 4pm
Location: Nicholson Museum
Cost: Free entry
Contact: Museum Reception
Phone: 9351 2821
Email: 080e3b592601170d053f4309331e2b18041e0e37413407064f2a26
More info: http://www.usyd.edu.au/museums