Mungejup

Mungejup Proudly standing on Gadigal Land.
Where art meets heritage! We invite you to explore Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

Mungejup: where art meets heritage
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We invite you to explore Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture & immerse yourself in the past & present through art, stories & life experiences. Immerse yourself in the past and present through art, stories and life experiences.

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y contain images, voices, or names of deceased persons in photographs, film, audio recordings or printed material.

02/06/2026

The Eora Nation is not just part of Sydney’s history — it’s part of its living identity.
This timeline shares moments that shaped The Block and the Redfern Aboriginal community across generations.

But these stories are more than history. They reflect the strength, resilience and enduring connection of the Eora Nation — the Traditional Custodians of the Sydney region — and the communities who continue to shape this place today.

For Mabo Day, we honour the connection Aboriginal people have always held to Country, culture and community.

24/05/2026

It’s all in the details.

From brush strokes to texture, from lighting to placement — every piece holds a story.

The displays throughout Mungejup aren’t just visual — they carry meaning, memory, and connection. Some stories are bold, others sit quietly in the background, waiting to be noticed.

Take your time when you visit. There’s always more to see.

Slow down, connect, and just be. Our Yarning Circle with Aunty Debra continues each week — a welcoming space for Aborigi...
18/05/2026

Slow down, connect, and just be.

Our Yarning Circle with Aunty Debra continues each week — a welcoming space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to come together, share stories, and connect through creativity and conversation.

Held in a safe, culturally grounded environment, it’s about taking time for yourself while being part of something bigger.

🖤 Wednesdays | 10am – 12pm
📍 33–59 Louis Street, Redfern – right here on the Block

Bookings are essential — comment, DM or head to our booking page to join.

“Incredible as always.”There’s something really special about welcoming people back into the space. When visitors return...
14/05/2026

“Incredible as always.”

There’s something really special about welcoming people back into the space.

When visitors return, bring others with them, and continue to share their experiences — it tells us we’re creating something meaningful, together.

We’re grateful for every piece of feedback we receive. It helps us grow, reflect, and keep showing up for community in the best way we can.

Thank you for walking alongside us.

A reminder that modern Aboriginal history is rich, layered, and still unfolding.Not always told, but always there.From t...
06/05/2026

A reminder that modern Aboriginal history is rich, layered, and still unfolding.

Not always told, but always there.

From the late 80s to today, achievements like these reflect strength, discipline, and the presence of Aboriginal people across all spaces including the world stage of sport.

Among these stories is Alex Tui — a champion in his own right, and someone who went on to train others to reach that same level.

These championship belts carry more than titles — they carry stories. Come and take a closer look next time you’re on the Block.

Ready for your next event.Set within a gallery grounded in Aboriginal history and culture, your event becomes more than ...
27/04/2026

Ready for your next event.

Set within a gallery grounded in Aboriginal history and culture, your event becomes more than just a gathering. It becomes an experience.

From meetings to workshops, Mungejup offers a space that brings more than just a setting — it brings meaning, right in the heart of Redfern.

20/04/2026

More than weight.

This barbell and its colours carry strength. They hold story, memory, and movement.

Once part of the original Elouera Tony Mundine Gym, it now sits here as a reminder of what was built, and what continues — where community comes together, where discipline, pride and resilience are built day in and day out.

A reminder of the people, the energy, and the strength that lives on.

A perfect example of art that’s felt. Art that stays with you.In The Dreaming Man, there’s a quiet weight - a sense of b...
16/04/2026

A perfect example of art that’s felt. Art that stays with you.

In The Dreaming Man, there’s a quiet weight - a sense of being caught between worlds, between past and present, between where you are and where you long to be.

This deeply personal piece by Gordon Syron shows a young man from the bush arriving in Redfern – looking for opportunity, only to find the city is not what he’d expected.

It speaks to displacement, and to the resilience and the strength it can take to hold onto your story, your identity, and your connection to Country.

14/04/2026

Want a safe place to yarn?

Our Wednesday Yarning Circle with Aunty Debra is a safe place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to come together, every week.

Or just looking for a chance to checkout the exhibition? Mungejup is open on Wednesdays too!

Some events are just extra special. March saw us host a Biennale of Sydney Artist Gathering, welcoming creatives from th...
07/04/2026

Some events are just extra special.

March saw us host a Biennale of Sydney Artist Gathering, welcoming creatives from the 25th Biennale, Rememory — a powerful, thought-provoking exhibition.

To have such talented artists gather here at Mungejup, sharing their creativity and stories, while we shared the story of the Block and the Aboriginal Housing Company Limited, was an honour.

A meaningful moment of connection, storytelling and shared experience — one we won’t forget.

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Redfern, NSW
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