STREET PARTIES 

Celebrate 130 years of the Lismore to Murwillumbah Railway and experience the exciting evolution of Prospero Street and the Northern Rivers Rail Trail at the Murwillumbah Railway Station Precinct into a hub of creativity, community, and business.

Enjoy an afternoon filled with exquisite cars from Tweed Valley Vehicle Restorers Club, trackless train rides roving performances by the wacky Lollipop Ladies and the Flycle launch skateboarding workshops with Kingswood Creative- Vintage treasure hunts at Dusty Rummage fashion stalls. As well as Bike Care Workshops with Better By Bike OZ the Storytelling Salon including exhibitions, tours and local history with the Murwillumbah Historical Society, delicious food and drinks and live music by The Jacks Band and Phil and Tiley. 

Presented by Business Murwillumbah, proudly funded by the NSW Government as part of the Open Streets Program led by Transport NSW and supported by Tweed Shire Council, Local Streets Alive and the Northern Rivers Rail Trail. 

Inspired by all things Tweed; people, places, biodiversity, and history the 2024 Museum Street Party was to celebrate the Museum’s 20th birthday.

The exciting celebration featured live music from Lazy Ghost, Blackline, Bella Amor, Tomorrow’s Forecast, Love Banana, The Jacks, and Ben Whiting, alongside a vibrant makers' market showcasing local talent and creations. Attendees enjoyed delicious food, a beer garden, trivia, and kids’ entertainment, including a DJ set by Shorty Brown and the return of the Adventure Game with fresh puzzles and activities. They enjoyed interactive public artworks, including the collaborative Face-to-Face project led by Tamsin Ainslie and Leith Walton, which celebrates the diverse faces of the Tweed. The Tweed Valley Banana Festival Float, complete with a regal throne and Banana Queens, was a highlight along with Uncle Franc, a Bundjalung elder, who hosted a Six Seasons Cultural Calendar event and Connect with Country session, offering deeper insights into the region’s heritage. 

At the Story Salon and Museum on Wheels, attendees browsed the library, chatted with members of the Murwillumbah Historical Society, and contributed to a collaborative long-form story. Louise and Kyra Togo lead weaving demonstrations of ti-leaf leis and bangles, exploring the cultural significance of the South Sea Islander community in the Tweed and the Tweed Tales Trivia will test your local knowledge, blending fun with history. The event was a true celebration of the people, places, biodiversity, and history of the Tweed, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Presented by the Tweed Regional Museum and funded by the NSW Government’s Open Streets Program led by Transport for NSW.

Images: Bec Taylor and Dave Kan.

The Tweed Regional Museum expanded into surrounding roads with roaming giant Diprotodon puppets, fun activities for all ages, live music, prizes, and delicious food and drink stalls. The Street Party was all about bringing to life the Museum's summer showstopper, Capturing Nature: Early Photographs at the Australian Museum 1857-1893. This captivating exhibition pulled us into the fascinating world of early photography, showing the 19th-century Victorians' obsession with classifying everything under the sun—and their love for all things nature.

The day was packed with activities that invited everyone to dive into themes like the environment, natural history, community, and museums. Folks got their hands dirty in eco-workshops, got creative with artists, chatted with curators and animal experts, and even joined in a massive Adventure Game with our Museum Mates! Plus, there was the Museum on Wheels, exhibits to explore, and a whole lot more.

This open, free community event brought together over 3,000 people from across the Tweed Shire, Northern Rivers, and Queensland. Families, kids, young adults, and seniors all came together to enjoy the wide variety of activities, entertainment, performances, and exhibitions on offer. It was a true celebration of nature, community, and fun!

Presented by the Tweed Regional Museum and funded by the NSW Government. 

Video credit Salty Dog Media.