Collections and their Keepers, a photographic exhibition promoting the River Country Heritage Trail, launched on December 3, 2025.
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The project was developed over several years in collaboration between Murray River Council’s museum adviser and four local heritage groups, extending across Moama, Barham and Moulamein.
“The trail celebrates four local museums, their collections and the people who preserve the regions’ heritage,” Murray River Council tourism marketing and events officer Kristy Hayes said.
The museum trail includes Border Flywheelers Museum, Moulamein Courthouse, Moulamein Heritage Village and Old Moama Precinct.
“These groups represent a diverse cross-section of river country heritage, including river trade, agriculture, domestic life, civic history and early industry,” Ms Hayes said.
Photographic artist Nina O’Brien captured the exhibition, which features pictures of the objects and their keepers, accompanied by a brief story about their historical significance.
Photographer Nina O'Brien worked with local keepers to identify objects and tell their stories.
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The trail features 13 objects across the four museums to make up the journey through history.
Objects at the Old Moama Precinct along the trail include river trade artefacts, such as items from the Telegraph Station and Captain’s Cottage.
River Captain’s Kitchen in River Captain’s Cottage, built in around 1870 in Moama.
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The keepers are local volunteers, caretakers and storytellers.
“Their significance lies not only in preserving physical objects, but in passing on knowledge, memories and local identity to future generations,” Ms Hayes said.
“They are also active, volunteer-led museums that form the backbone of the River Country Museum Trail, making them ideal partners for a project focused on collections, storytelling and community connection.
“It reinforces that heritage is not just about objects, but about people and place.”
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