Future Now exhibition is in the Shellharbour Civic Centre foyer until the end of November. Photo: Shellharbour City Council.
If you’ve ever wondered how to turn big climate solutions into everyday action or want a peek into what a greener future looks like, this exhibition has the answers.
Real-world solutions to climate change are being highlighted in the Australian Museum’s new touring showcase Future Now in Shellharbour from this month.
Three dioramas look at a hopeful future through scale models and audio-visual content that bring sustainable landscapes to life, from community gardens to flying taxis.
Housed in the Shellharbour Civic Centre foyer for two months, the hands-on exhibition invites the community to explore how technology, design and traditional knowledge can shape a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future.
Australian Museum (AM) director and CEO Kim McKay said Future Now was part of a suite of exhibitions and activities around climate change, including the newly established AM Climate Solutions Centre.
Ms McKay said the centre offered up the latest cutting-edge research and technological solutions.
“As Australia’s first museum and as the custodian of our vast collection, the AM is dedicated to inspiring conversation and change,” she said.
“As a leader in natural history and scientific research, we are in a position to champion action on climate change.”
A free, interactive experience designed for all ages, Future Now aims to spark curiosity, conversation and commitment to climate solutions, showing how everyday choices and community action can contribute to a healthier planet.
It’s been split into three immersive dioramas – Smart Towns, Clever Homes and Caring for Our Country.
Smart Towns focuses on clean energy and living greener; Clever Homes looks at a home’s resilience to the increasingly wilder climates and how to create a backyard oasis; and Caring for Our Country is based on sustainable farming and renewable energy options.
Whether wanting to make small changes or seeking inspiration for larger-than-life solutions, visitors will leave the exhibition with a toolkit full of practical ideas to take home to help lower costs, protect biodiversity and reduce the severity of climate change.
Presented by Shellharbour City Council, Mayor Chris Homer said the exhibition was a valuable opportunity for the community to learn more about climate solutions and how they could be part of the change.
“Future Now is a powerful reminder that we all have a role to play in creating a sustainable future,” Cr Homer said.
“It’s a chance for our community to explore how we can build a more climate-resilient future, starting right here in Shellharbour.”
Future Now is in the Shellharbour Civic Centre foyer and open until 28 November.
Learn more about the Future Now exhibition by Australian Museum.
