Mrs Prime Minister - Public Image, Private Lives
Mrs Prime Minister—Public Image, Private Lives
A Museum of Australian Democracy Travelling Exhibition
This touring version of one of Old Parliament House's most popular exhibitions introduces visitors to the 25 remarkable women who have filled the role of prime minister's wife from 1901 to 2007. It reveals the 'woman behind the title', examining the unique contribution, style and structure each brought to the position. The exhibition explores the realities of being married to one of the nation's most powerful men—including the difficulties of trying to balance public and private life, the glamour, the hardships, the passions, and of course, the politics. This touring version features previously-unseen images and reproduced personal documents from Australia’s national institutions and the personal collections of former prime ministers’ wives.
Open from September 11, 2009 to October 2, 2009
10am - 4pm, Monday - Saturday
Female Orphan School Gallery (Building EZ), Parramatta Campus, University of Western Sydney
General Admission $5.00 (incl. GST)
School Group Admission is free, but bookings are essential and places are limited. Please contact the Whitlam Institute on 02 9685 9187 to make a booking.
DOWNLOAD EDUCATION KIT HERE (Pdf)
The Whitlam Institute expresses it's thanks to those who have so generously supported us in mounting this exhibition:
Principal Supporter, the University of Western Sydney Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor Engagement
Lady Fairfax AC OBE
Dyldam Developments
