Mary Mackillop Centre
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The Mary Mackillop Centre, Adelaide was the home of the famous lady Mary Mackillop, who lived over here during the nineteenth century, between 1872 to1883. It is basically an informative museum, which provides complete information about the life and works of this famous lady.
The displays found in the Mary Mackillop Centre in Adelaide deals with the educational and welfare work undertaken by the lady during her entire life. You can also get to learn about the charity work done by the Sisters of St. Joseph during the same time, from this museum. Visitors can take a look at the memorabilia, books, photographs and other artifacts displayed over here. Students of history can come over here to learn more about life in South Australia during the nineteenth century. You can also pay a visit the historic chapel located close by and spend a quiet moment their. One can take a look at the wooden sculpture of Mary Mackillop in this chapel. The "What would have become of them?" is the main focus of the displays of the museum. It basically highlights the social work undertaken by the Sisters of St. Joseph from 1867 onwards.
The Mary Mackillop Centre is located on Phillips Street in Kensington in Adelaide. The museum is open from Tuesdays to Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on the first Sunday of every month from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. You have to purchase tickets to enter this museum. Group tours are regularly organized over here, especially for school and college students.
The Mary Mackillop Centre, Adelaide with its displays and artifacts provides one with complete information about the social work undertaken in the city during the nineteenth century. It is great place to go if you are interested in educational tours.
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