What’s on at Hive in May
New Season launches on Saturday 3 May including:
Art Gallery (Level 1)
Ocean – Cradle of Life by Leven Regional Arts – a vibrant exhibition exploring our deep connection to the ocean and the life it nurtures. Featuring works in a wide variety of media and techniques, this exhibition showcases the talent of Leven Regional Arts’ 150-strong membership of artists and art lovers.
Ulverstone Museum (Level 1)
Explore the final stories in A Town is a Tapestry…, including the turbulent tale of Sprent’s first hotel and Ulverstone’s unexpected link to Prime Minister Joseph Lyons.
Display Case (Ground Floor)
Curated by Bonnie Starick, this sales gallery brings together artists Karen Smart and Tanya Harper to redefine materials while exploring culture.
Postal Communications in the Central Coast
Museum Volunteer Anne Wennagel presents a fascinating look into the region’s postal history.
Other programming highlights include:
International Day of Planetariums – May 7
Celebrate the centenary of the first ever public planetarium show! Join Hive’s Principal Astronomer, Dr. Martin George, for a public talk at the Gnomon Pavilion on 6 May, followed by special planetarium programming at Hive on 7 May.
TSO – The Science of Sound – 8 May
Laugh, learn and enjoy the magic of music with TSO musicians at Hive in this interactive concert, perfect for all ages (especially families with young children), that helps to teach the audience how different instruments work.
Sound in Space 2025 – Live Concert Series in the Ulverstone Planetarium
Experience a sonic odyssey where live music and moving images merge at the Ulverstone Planetarium at Hive. Enjoy a cosmic journey—from Celtic traditions to psychedelic space rock—across four extraordinary Sunday concerts.
Four extraordinary Sunday shows May to August 2025.
2 session times per performance at 1-2pm / 3-4pm
Limited seating—book early!