Wungunja Cultural Centre

Our Story

The Trangie Local Aboriginal Land Council had a vision to establish a Keeping Place or Cultural Centre where the community could gather and meet.

The Wungunja Cultural Centre sits on a site that is culturally significant as it once provided emergency housing for Aboriginal members of the community. This site celebrates our connection to Aboriginal heritage and is often showcased through stories told in various forms of art.

Who We Are

The Wungunja Cultural Centre (WCC) opened in July 2017 after restorations to an old Scout Hall building took place, transforming it close to its original condition when built in 1936. In 2023 after an extensive face lift and extension was completed the WCC as we know it was reopened to the public with now supporting an art gallery and offices as well as an upgraded public restrooms and a commercial kitchen. The WCC is also now a part of the Driver Reviver program and the Trangie Visitors Information Centre, this unique Centre still continues to hold a large collection of Aboriginal artefacts that have been sourced mostly from Central West NSW. The WCC operates Monday to Friday 10am-3pm under the care of our staff and weekends when our wonderful volunteers are available. if you are planning on visiting please contact us to check if we are open on weekends.

About Us

• The Wungunja Cultural Centre was established to protect the culture and heritage of the Aboriginal people of the Trangie area.

• The Centre, showcases a vast variety of culturally significant objects and artefacts that have been donated or loaned both locally and from further afield.

• Holds a valuable collection of family history and information including displays of photos and stories of Aboriginal people who have spent time serving our country. Showcases the talent of local artists originally from Trangie and other artists from neighboring boundaries outside the Wiradjuri and Wongaibon country.

• Provides ownership for the Aboriginal members of the Trangie Local Aboriginal Land Council.

Our Success Stories

• Being successful in developing an idea that has grown from initial planning to becoming a valuable asset for the Trangie community.

• Negotiating with Sydney Museum to have two burial trees returned to original country from the city.

• Offers a large display of more than 2000 artefacts that have been donated or loaned to the Centre.

• Building an extensive library of family records including photos and stories.

• Established a Centre that can be used by the community to celebrate activities that include NAIDOC, Reconciliation, and Sorry Day offers a Centre as a place to build knowledge and to educate school children and visitors.

Catering, Access and Cost

The Wungunja Cultural Centre & Information Centre is fully accessible and is free to enter although a donation is always appreciated it is not required, if you require a tour for a group (school or business) please contact us to find out our prices for tours, activities available and hire costs for meetings or functions we are able to provide BBQ or kitchen facilities and cater for morning and afternoon teas and meals on request. Tea and Coffee are always available.