Western Plains Cultural Centre
Western Plains Cultural Centre
4.5
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
The heart of culture in the central west, the Western Plains Cultural Centre includes a Gallery, Museum and Community Art Centre. Presenting cutting edge exhibitions and programs, the Western Plains Cultural Centre aims, to challenge, connect and reflect our community and share the culture of Western NSW with our visitors.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Atif S
Wollongong, Australia154 contributions
Jan 2021
Its a nice place to visit to know local history. Its a FREE ENTRY !
It take about 30-40 min in Culture Centre and same time in the Art Gallery. I would recommend early hours just after 10am opening and start your day with a nice breakfast at the cafe too.
It take about 30-40 min in Culture Centre and same time in the Art Gallery. I would recommend early hours just after 10am opening and start your day with a nice breakfast at the cafe too.
Written 3 January 2021
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We hope you enjoyed the Cultural Centre and hope to see you again in the future.
Written 14 January 2021
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Catherine W
Tru65 contributions
Mar 2020
I really enjoyed my visit here - the Heritage side of the building was particularly fascinating with great objects and told the history of Dubbo from ancient times to the present day. I particularly enjoyed seeing the aboriginal objects. The cafe was excellent and I liked the display of local crafts including jewellery and textiles in the cafe area. I was not so impressed by the art gallery display but the particular exhibition which was on when I visited was not my sort of thing.
Written 17 May 2020
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Brendan W
Griffith, Australia181 contributions
July 2020 • Family
We really enjoyed our visit to this place. Both the art gallery and Multicultural Centre. Some very beautiful art displays by locals and others, from paintings to visual indigenous displays. The look back into the past in the multicultural centre was not only fantastic memories but also an enjoyable way to show our kids that this beautiful country was built by many hands from many nations. Free entry and cafe in the main foyer really calls for more visits.
Well done Dubbo
Well done Dubbo
Written 15 July 2020
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Connector784168
8 contributions
July 2020
The Art Gallery is within the Western Plains Cultural Centre and while Covid-19 restrictions one must register to attend. Mind you the gallery space was very quiet, compared to the coffee lounge.
The gallery is currently used for displaying exhibitions by local artists and I was pleasantly pleased by the quality and originality of the work on display.
The gallery is currently used for displaying exhibitions by local artists and I was pleasantly pleased by the quality and originality of the work on display.
Written 28 July 2020
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Beat5rixSydney
Sydney, Australia396 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
We loved the old artefacts and pictures. So many things reminded me of my grandmother and my great grand mother.
The old classrooms were wonderful and one feels like being back in time.....
Also
Some lovely paintings and caricatures of local artists.
The old classrooms were wonderful and one feels like being back in time.....
Also
Some lovely paintings and caricatures of local artists.
Written 26 September 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review - we are so glad we could evoke that nostalgia during your visit.
We hope to see you again in the future.
Written 1 December 2020
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Jonique Life
Australia1,823 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
Very interesting place to visit which gives you a look into history of Dubbo and Australia as well as new age art in another section.There was a lovely cafe located in the centre which we didn’t try but the food looked great.
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Written 9 May 2021
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Tara H
10 contributions
Apr 2021
Good place to visit. Great set up. Lots to learn. They even have an old classroom set up which is a lot of fun to look at. They also have a lovely cafe for breakfast or lunch and you can sit inside or outside. Outside is beautiful as it overlooks the oval. Nice place to go.
Written 25 April 2021
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TravelLatte
Sydney, Australia57 contributions
June 2020
I was incredibly disappointed by the lack of Aboriginal history at this "cultural centre." It's like the place has erased the existence and history of its first nations people.
I'm so disappointed that the place where I was supposed to learn about the history of Dubbo basically ignores 40 or more THOUSAND years of history and culture and pretends the place was built by a bunch of white people.
I'm so disappointed that the place where I was supposed to learn about the history of Dubbo basically ignores 40 or more THOUSAND years of history and culture and pretends the place was built by a bunch of white people.
Written 7 June 2020
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We appreciate your views on visiting our museum, we too acknowledge the representation of indigenous culture within our regions story is underwhelming.
It is hoped we can address that in the near future, but would like to assure you our Region is investing in its First Nations People and telling their stories within the Wiradjuri Tourism Centre due to open in 2021/22.
We hope you will come back to see this significant cultural offering.
Written 1 December 2020
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Summer Pug
Bowral, Australia68 contributions
July 2024 • Family
Some great art in here - we were very lucky to time our visit to see some Jasper John’s works. Amazing space. Really enjoyed local artist Jodi Cramond’s works, too.
Fantastic to see some women’s work represented in the museum next door, such as quilts, embroidery rather than all the usual machinery, medals etc.
Worth a visit, thank you
Fantastic to see some women’s work represented in the museum next door, such as quilts, embroidery rather than all the usual machinery, medals etc.
Worth a visit, thank you
Written 9 July 2024
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Shezza
Coopernook, Australia254 contributions
July 2021
I am not an art lover just went there to see the museum. Well worth it. Free as well. The wool dray is huge! Lots of information about the history of Dubbo. So don’t let the name put you off cos the museum is great!
Written 22 July 2021
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