Isaac museums throw open its digital doors to virtual visitors

A seven-year meticulous preservation project to protect historical information for future generations has officially gone digital.

Clermont Historical Centre’s digital exhibitions, the Isaac region’s historical artefacts, ledgers, books and historical sites have transformed from reality to the virtual world.

The process to scan thousands of items, transcribing documents, seeking permissions and engaging with community on this digital journey first started in 2016.

Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said making history accessible to everyone a time of their choosing, regardless of where they are has been the focus of this remarkable project.

“Embracing transformation through innovation is something that our Council is very much supportive of,” Mayor Baker said. “We are making our history and stories more accessible to visitors who may not be able to attend our physical locations in Clermont and Nebo by creating this virtual hub.

“Museums face many challenges in the digital age but making these collections publicly available online has really shown the resilience and tenacity of these historical centres.

“Preserving history and making it accessible is critical to ensuring the future generations understand the Isaac story.”

Currently there are nearly 1500 resources available for viewing via the Isaac Digital Collections hub.

The hub is being added to and updated regularly with more collections coming soon.

Visit https://isaac.libero.com.au/museum/WebOpac.cls to access the Isaac Digital Collections.

Or visit the physical spaces of Clermont Historical Centre, Gregory Highway, Clermont and Historic Nebo Museum, 10 Reynolds Street, Nebo. For more information call 1300 ISAACS (1300 47 22 27).

Published: 11th April 2022