Volunteer-led tour | Design & Technology

Explore how telecommunication technology and design innovations have allowed people to form connections within their own communities.

Take a trip down memory lane guided by a volunteer tour guide and reminisce about the devices and technology advancements that have impacted our daily lives. Experience a wave of nostalgia as you explore our collection of novelty phones from the 80s, 90s, and 00s, and immerse yourself in the retro charm of our 90s-inspired Cyber Café.

A great way for visitors of all ages to discover more about the unique stories behind the items in our Collections Gallery, Cyber Café, The Exchange and Conversations Gallery.

Duration of tour: 45mins.

Luisa Beaumont is a design student currently undertaking a double degree in Design (Spatial) and Information Technology (Interactive Media) at Monash University. She is passionate about the ways design shapes the world around us and how it can help us imagine and explore possible futures—reflecting the values we hold and the lives we aspire to lead.

Luisa has a particular interest in the experiential side of design, focusing on how we interact with objects, systems, and spaces in everyday life. Her work explores how these elements influence who we are, how we connect with one another, and how we relate to the world.

• NCM is fully wheelchair accessible.
• All gender and accessible toilets are available on both floors.
• Seating is available in some areas of the museum. If at any point you need to take a seat, please let your tour guide know and they will supply you with one of our floating stools.
• NCM is a high sensory space with a variety of noise and lighting, this may trigger seizures and sensory overload in individuals with photosensitive epilepsy, PTSD and certain sensitivities.
• If you have specific access needs or any concerns, please reach out-we'd love to help! Contact us at hello@ncm.org.au .