Visitors young and old are invited to the Tamworth Powerstation Museum on Wednesday, 9 November between 11am and 7pm to celebrate the 134th anniversary of Tamworth becoming the First City of Light.
For just a gold coin donation, visitors can discover the wonder of electricity, see the famous John Fowler steam engines in action, walk through the Museum or join a guided tour.
“We’re thrilled to be welcoming a number of schools to come and experience what the museum has to offer”, said Naomi Blakey, Cultural Collections Officer at Tamworth Regional Council.
“This year we are excited to have the innovation studio sharing their magic through interactive displays” she said. It’s a great opportunity to get involved in some electronics and coding workshops on the day.”
The annual event’s hours have been extended to cater for school-aged children and their families to attend after school. No registration required just turn up and enjoy the wonders the museum has to offer.
The anniversary celebrates Mayoress Elizabeth Piper switching on 13.5 miles (21.5km) of electric street lighting in Tamworth on 9 November, 1888.
The Tamworth Powerstation Museum was established in 1988, and celebrates Tamworth becoming the first city in Australia to be lit by municipal electric street lighting in 1888, and the important role that electricity plays in our everyday lives. It is staffed by a number of passionate volunteers, many of whom have a background in electricity-related industries.
