MUSEUMS OF HISTORY NSW

A highly respected senior leader in government, private and not-for-profit sectors, Annette has held the role of Chief Executive of Create NSW for the last two and a half years and prior to that led the NSW Buildings & Places business unit in global design firm, AECOM. Annette has previously overseen major civic capital projects including the revitalisation of Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Arts Centre Melbourne’s Hamer Hall, Powerhouse Museum, The Gunnery, Connecticut Science Center and the Melbourne Park Tennis Centre. She also oversaw the development of the state’s first Arts, Culture and Creative Industries policy, Creative Communities.

Annette has a deep interest in heritage, architecture and culture and is uniquely positioned to elevate Museums of History NSW in its mission to preserve and share the stories of our state through our places, collections, archives and programs.

Annette will commence in the role on 14 October, 2024 and MHNSW farewells outgoing interim CEO Mary Darwell who has led the organisation for the past sixteen months during its important establishment phase.

About MUSEUMS OF HISTORY NSW

Established in December 2022, Museums of History NSW brings together the historic houses, museums and collections previously in the care of Sydney Living Museums with the vast archives and records in the NSW State Archives Collection.

As custodians and storytellers, we are committed to preserving and presenting NSW’s unique history. Our places and collections, including the State Archives Collection, comprise some of the most significant historical sites and material in the country. With this as our foundation, we bring history to life through diverse voices and viewpoints, supporting audiences of all backgrounds to gain fresh perspectives on our past.

We are committed to providing greater access to our places, archives and collections through research and creative programming, and to building deep and enduring relationships with First Nations people and communities. With truth-telling and respect at the core of our approach, we strive to ensure our work recognises the complex and contested histories of our places, archives and collections and supports constructive dialogue and debate about our future.

Museums of History NSW is a state cultural institution, established under the Museums of History NSW Act 2022. It is an agency of the NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS).

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Annette Pitman

Chief Executive Officer

About MUSEUMS OF HISTORY NSW