Mawson's Men - Polar Theme Exhibition
Celebrating Polar History Worldwide
Athy Heritage Centre MuseumAthy
Event Details
- Fri 25 Oct - Thu 12 Dec 2013
- Venue Details
Athy Heritage Centre Museum
Shackleton Museum
Town Hall, Emily Square
Athy
On display for the first time in Ireland, the exhibition gives a rare glimpse into the daily lives of the men of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (1911-1914) led by Sir Douglas Mawson.
The exhibition showcases the lives of the 32 men who took part in the Expedition which set out to investigate a section of the ‘practically unknown Antarctic coast’ and conduct numerous scientific studies.
The exhibition features photographs taken by some of the expeditioners: Frank Hurley, Xavier Mertz, who died during the expedition, and Frederick Gillies. Mawson's first experience of Antarctica was as member of the scientific team on Shackleton's Nimrod expedition (1907-1909), where he was part of the three man team to reach the magnetic South Pole.
The Exhibition was produced by the Australian Antarctic Division of the Australian Government, which is responsible for ‘Advancement of Australia’s strategic, scientific, environmental and economic interests in the Antarctic by protecting administering and researching the region.’
This exhibition was officially opened at the recent Shackleton Autumn School by the Australian Ambassador to Ireland, Her Excellency Dr Ruth Adler.
Proudly supported by Athy Town Council and the Athy Town Promoters Group
Event Contact Details
Please use the contact details below if they differ from the venue contact details.
- Contact: Athy Heritage Centre Museum
- Tel: 059 8633075
