In 2020, The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) celebrated its 150th anniversary since foundation. In honour of this achievement, the RCH Archives and Collections team curated exhibitions to showcase the innovation, collaboration and advocacy that has made the hospital an esteemed institution. Exhibitions included online galleries (below), pop-up shows and long-term installations on show within the Historical Room & Gallery.

 

Hospital Childhoods: A home away from home

Hospital Childhoods: A home away from home

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Celebrating Allied Health: Orthotic and Prosthetic Department

Celebrating Allied Health: Orthotic and Prosthetic Department

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Celebrating Allied Health: Clinical Photography

Celebrating Allied Health: Clinical Photography

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Celebrating Allied Health: Social Work

Celebrating Allied Health: Social Work

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Celebrate with us: 150 years of the RCH

Celebrate with us: 150 years of the RCH

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Our Places / Our Spaces: Parkville, 1963 - 2011

Our Places / Our Spaces: Parkville, 1963 - 2011

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Our Places / Our Spaces: Carlton, 1876 - 1963

Our Places / Our Spaces: Carlton, 1876 - 1963

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Our Places / Our Spaces: Mt Eliza, 1930 - 1971

Our Places / Our Spaces: Mt Eliza, 1930 - 1971

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Our Places / Our Spaces: Hampton & Sherbrooke, 1884 - 1959

Our Places / Our Spaces: Hampton & Sherbrooke, 1884 - 1959

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Our Places / Our Spaces: Stephen St & Spring St, 1870 - 1875

Our Places / Our Spaces: Stephen St & Spring St, 1870 - 1875

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Open & Closed: A Royal Opening, 1963

Open & Closed: A Royal Opening, 1963

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Open & Closed: Carlton Moving Day, 1963

Open & Closed: Carlton Moving Day, 1963

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Open & Closed: UBC Nurses' Home Opening, 1948

Open & Closed: UBC Nurses' Home Opening, 1948

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Our Nurses: 150 Years Strong

Our Nurses: 150 Years Strong

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A Charity Hospital

A Charity Hospital

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The Good Friday Appeal

The Good Friday Appeal

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The Auxiliaries

The Auxiliaries

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The RCH Foundation

The RCH Foundation

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The Uncle Bobs Club

The Uncle Bobs Club

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Pink Ladies of a Very Good Type

Pink Ladies of a Very Good Type

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Rag Dolls to Woolly Dogs

Rag Dolls to Woolly Dogs

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The Nightingale Journey

The Nightingale Journey

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A Pelican in her Piety

A Pelican in her Piety

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