Kempsey Museum
The history of the Macleay Valley is as fascinating as it is diverse and one of the best ways to appreciate it is to visit the Macleay River Historical Society’s award winning Museum in South Kempsey. The Museum, housed in the unique Glenn Murcutt Building adjacent to the Visitor Information Centre, traces the valley’s history
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Hornsby & District Historical Society Museum
Visit the Hornsby Shire Historical Society Museum in Kenley Park, Normanhurst to experience hands-on living in the 1930s. Managed by members of the Society, the museum’s permanent displays focus on a typical childhood in a rural district, while the temporary displays highlight the changes in a work and leisure in Hornsby Shire. Together they provide
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Hawkesbury Regional Museum
Hawkesbury Regional Museum is located in one of Australia’s oldest settlements—the third on mainland Australia after Sydney and Parramatta. The museum explores the social history of the Hawkesbury Region and includes a number of semi-permanent displays and exhibions based around the central themes of ‘Land, River, People’, with objects drawn from the collection of the
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Wingham Museum
Wingham Museum and Archives is operated by the Manning Valley Historical Society and located in the National Trust listed building dating from the 1870’s. The building has operated as a store for much of its life and this identity is still preserved in many of the exhibits. Advertisements of September 1886 show that the store
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Gilgandra Rural Museum
Being open every day of the week gives you ample opportunity to see our extensive and exciting range of agricultural plant and machinery, including the famous Howard Rotary Hoe, as well as many historic household and general items from bygone days. Historic buildings including the Tooraweenah Police Gaol and the Uargon Subsidised School which are
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Land of the Beardies History House Museum & Research Centre
“So much to see… we didn’t realize it was so big… and we had a free cup of tea with staff in a lovely courtyard garden!’ are phrases often heard in our large Folk Museum & Research Centre housed in the former Glen Innes hospital complex. We have depictions of former times – an original
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Forbes Historical Museum
Forbes Historical Museum is housed in the 1878 in Osborne Hall–the once thriving dance hall of the Osborne Hotel. The Museum houses a large display of historic machinery including an Ivel tractor. Showcased is an array of objects including Aboriginal artefacts, furniture, tools, clothing and household wares along with a large selection of historical photographs.
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Dungog Museum
The Dungog Museum is located in the heritage listed 1898 former School of Arts building. Our collection includes professional, sporting, trade and farming equipment and items and photographs from Dungog and district. The museum’s core display is ‘Dungog: Making the Community’, which tells the story of Dungog through different themes. There is an introductory exhibition
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Old Dubbo Gaol
Where History comes to life. Step inside the walls of our 19th century prison where visitors will wander at the heritage detail, and despair at the brutality of colonial prison life. Our Male Cell Division will draw you into the solitary walls where the sounds and stories leave you with a sense of loneliness for
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Cootamundra Heritage Centre
Cootamundra Heritage Centre opened in August 2001 and is housed in the former 1927 built Cootamundra Railway Barracks and Rest House. The collection relates to Cootamundra and district with the permanent object collection being displayed here. The main collection is enriched by 14 individual rooms dedicated to themes such as the history of the Cootamundra Aboriginal
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Glenreagh Memorial Museum
Glenreagh is the oldest village in the Orara Valley, and has retained much of the atmosphere from its early years as a gold mining and timber area. The Glenreagh Memorial Museum is located in the School of Arts building, dating back to 1915. Our collection embraces the many aspects of life as it was in
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Yamba Museum – The Story House
The award-winning Yamba Museum, operated by the Port of Yamba Historical Society, is located within the heart of Yamba. The museum, its displays and collection are evidence of the settlement of Yamba, and clearly document its strong maritime history and the importance of the mighty River Clarence to this area. The local Yaegl people have
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SCG Museum and SCG Tour Experience
Nestled alongside the heritage-listed Sydney Cricket Ground Members Pavilion, beneath the Ladies Stand, the SCG Museum is dedicated to the unique sporting and social activities that have occurred in the precinct since the 1850s. The SCG Museum is accessible as part of the dynamic SCG Tour Experience, a 90 minute behind the scenes historical journey
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Miss Porter’s House
Built in 1909 by Herbert Porter, the terrace house was home to the Porter family until 1997. It was left to the National Trust by Miss Hazel Porter, with its contents intact, providing today’s visitors with a vivid experience of early to mid-twentieth century inner-city life in Newcastle. Miss Porter’s House is filled with 1909-1940
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City of Canada Bay Museum
The Canada Bay Museum features a collection that has been sourced from all over the city and ranges from 1915 to the 1970s. Included in the collection are items that uniquely represent the history of the City of Canada Bay, such as Arnott’s and Bushells memorabilia. Objects on display at the Museum include an extensive
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Mount Victoria and District Historical Society Museum
This amazing museum is set in sixteen rooms of the heritage listed 1868 Mount Victoria Railway Station. It is part of the railway to the west which was built across the rough terrain of the Blue Mountains. A display to commemorate the bicentenary of the crossing of the Blue Mountains has sketches, paintings and artefacts
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Wyalong Museum
Situated in the historic Wyalong Courthouse, the Museum is managed by volunteers of Bland District Historical Society Incorporated. The opening hours are 2pm – 5pm daily. The building was erected in 1900 by renowned architect Walter Liberty Vernon and shows many of his innovative ideas on light and ventilation. The heritage court room with cedar
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Up to Date Store
Designed and built to serve the people of the Coolamon district, the Up to Date Store resonates with the memories of the community. The Store was divided into several different departments which included grocery, ironmongery, crockery, drapery, mercery, millinery, haberdashery, clothing and footwear. In fact, it is true that anything and everything, from a plough
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Bank Art Museum Moree
BAMM is a regional art institution with a difference. For thirty years we have worked to enhance the cultural life of Moree with a changing schedule of exhibitions that educate, challenge, and delight our local audience and visitors to the region. After 30 years of operation within our magnificent 1911 Edwardian-style building and the previous
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Manly Art Gallery & Museum
Manly Art Gallery & Museum presents innovative and distinctive exhibitions and cultural programs, alongside its extensive collection of Australian art, ceramics and beach culture. Located at Manly Cove just along from the wharf, it is the arts and cultural flagship for Sydney’s Northern Beaches and contributes richly to cultural tourism in the region. MAG&M was
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