Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural and Education Centre

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89-151 Old Castlereagh Road, Castlereagh, NSW, 2749
Ph: (02) 02 4729 2377  www.murumittigar.com.au

Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural Centre tells the story of the Darug people, the traditional owners of the area. Muru Mittigar has an Aboriginal Cultural Museum showing Aboriginal history; Retail Art Centre featuring fine arts and crafts by Aboriginal artists; Nature walks with native plants traditionally used by Aboriginal people for medicinal, food or material resources.

Visitors learn about local tribal areas, the diversity of Aboriginal culture and the local Darug tribe. The cultural centre offers the opportunity to view Aboriginal art and many traditional artefacts, including observing in-house artists painting, making didgeridoos and weapons.

For groups of 20 or more, dance performances, painting workshops and bush-tucker meal tastings with traditional foods are available but must be pre-booked.

Additional Details

Experiences

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, The Arts, Cultural, Educational Tourism

Facilities

Cafe, Car park, Child Activities, Public Telephone, Public Toilet, Shop

Activities

Bush Tucker, Self-Guided, Guided Walks

Notes

  • Convention Details: Conference facilties available
Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural and Education Centre Copyright: 2006 Tourism New South Wales
Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural and Education Centre Copyright: 2007
Muru Mittigar Aboriginal Cultural and Education Centre Copyright: 2007