EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS TRAILBLAZING EXPLORERS

Following the recent renovation of Sydney’s Australian Museum a new major exhibition highlighting our country’s leading explorers will open in November. The explorers, from Douglas Mawson and Charles Kingsford Smith through to modern day adventurers Jessica Watson and Dick Smith, will be celebrated in the exhibition, titled Trailblazers: Australia’s 50 greatest explorers.

The exhibition was announced this week by Deputy Premier and Minister for the Arts Troy Grant and the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres.

Mr Ayres said the Sydney exclusive exhibition showcases the remarkable achievements of extraordinary Australians and is set to be a drawcard for visitors to the harbour city.

“Trailblazers will be highly interactive and is sure to inspire exploration and discovery in its audiences through the use of activities including rock climbing, a caving experience and interactive activities,” Mr Ayres said.

“The exhibition is expected to bring more than 10,000 visitors to Sydney and the NSW Government is proud to support the exhibition through Destination NSW.”

Trailblazers: Australia’s 50 greatest explorers will be held at the Australian Museum from November 28, 2015, to July 18, 2016.