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Griffith Italian Museum and Cultural Centre

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  • 40 Remembrance Drive, Griffith, 2680, New South Wales
  • 6962 8333
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The Griffith Italian Museum, nestled within the Pioneer Park Museum grounds, celebrates Griffith’s rich Italian legacy. The museum chronicles the journey of Italian migrants who settled in Griffith in the early 20th century, seeking a fresh start and showing the resilience of adjusting to a foreign home.

The exhibition showcases collections that were significant to the migrants’ life journeys, offering a glimpse into their daily lives. It features clothing, needlework, domestic artifacts, and various cultural items. The Valerio Ricetti exhibit, dedicated to the renowned Hermit of Griffith, includes photographs and documents that enhance the understanding of the artifacts he left behind.

Additionally, the exhibition highlights the various towns and regions that the Italian community of Griffith originated.