Woodford Academy
The Woodford Academy, a National Trust Property, is the oldest complex of colonial buildings in the Blue Mountains and is of state heritage significance. Built originally as an Inn in the 1830s, the property has had a multi-layered history, also operating over the years as a gentleman’s residence, guest house, boarding house and from 1907-1936
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National Transport Museum
Take in over 100 years of transport in Australia with exhibits from around the Nation including icons such as the 1906 Dayton (believed to be the only one left worldwide), 1912 Renault, various Holdens and Fords including GT Falcons, 1926 Diana, 1929 Packard, and wide range of Chevs. The museum is home to over 120 vehicle
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Peacock Gallery and Auburn Arts Studio
The Peacock Gallery and Auburn Arts Studio includes: two gallery spaces, an arts studio for residencies, an outdoor workshop area and a regular program of exhibitions, workshops and activities. Visit the Peacock Gallery and Arts Studio to experience a World of Art in Auburn with exhibitions and activities reflective of the vibrancy of the diverse
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Sexton’s Cottage
Sexton’s Cottage, once used for laying out bodies prior to burial, is now a local history museum, housing research resources on the history of St Thomas’ Cemetery and those buried there. Dedicated in 1848, the cemetery was the first burial ground on the north shore. The land was donated to the Parish of St Leonards by
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Saumarez Homestead
Take a step back in time at this ten-hectare grazing property located near Armidale NSW. The intact furnished two-storey mansion is a time capsule of family living, largely untouched since the Edwardian era. Saumarez Homestead features a wonderful collection that illustrates the story of pastoral life from the 1870’s to the 1980’s. Saumarez Homestead is
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Murrurundi Historical Society Museum
The museum encompasses three buildings: a pioneer cottage, a church used as the museum’s exhibition centre, and the Literary Institute which operates as the main museum building. The museum complex is located on Mayne Street (New England Highway) at the Information and Rural Transaction Centre. Settlers Heritage Cottage One of the most interesting of Murrurundi’s
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Nambucca Headland Historical Museum
The Headland Historical Museum in Nambucca Heads invites you to inspect their huge and interesting collection of local artefacts and memorabilia. The museum presents a diverse range of exhibits which will attract and intrigue all members of your family regardless of age or background. Whether you’re into history or nostalgia, a visit to the Headland
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Macquarie University Sporting Hall of Fame
In early 2008 the Macquarie University Sporting Hall of Fame was conceptualised by Macquarie University Sport to highlight the past and present successes in sport at Macquarie. It is the University’s vision to instil a sense of pride and endowment in the Macquarie University community. The Macquarie University Sporting Hall of Fame further embodies the triumphs
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Mid-North Coast Maritime Museum
Greater Port Macquarie is steeped in maritime history, and at the Maritime Museum’s three venues you have the opportunity to relive over 100 years of heritage as each provide a variety of exhibits. The Museum encompasses two separate cottages which were originally built as pilot cottages in 1896. Now they house a wonderful collection of
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Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum
Located on the site of the 1914 railway roundhouse in the lower Blue Mountains of NSW, the Museum has a focus on the fascinating history of the main western line. Many of the unique exhibits, both large and small, showcase the special relationship between the Depot and the community, and reveal the important role it
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The Australian Motorlife Museum
The goal of the Australian Motorlife Museum is to display to the public the history of motoring, especially in the era pre 1940. Later vehicles will also be exhibited and collected, keeping the overriding quantities of the exhibitions to this period. Collections will include motor accessories, tools, service station and motor garage equipment, photographs and
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Breakwater Battery Military Museum
Please note that the Breakwater Battery Military Museum is currently closed.
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Emmaville Mining Museum
The Emmaville Mining Museum is managed by a 355 volunteer committee of 12 under the Glen Innes Severn Council banner. The committee members are all local, dedicated people interested in promoting the Emmaville community. The Museum currently has over 4,000 mineral specimens and covers nearly every mineral sample local and overseas. In addition, the Museum
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Hillgrove Museum
Established in the 1896 Hillgrove School building, the Hillgrove Rural Life and Industry Museum is managed by the Armidale Regional Council and is an annexe to the Armidale Folk Museum. In 1895 Hillgrove was a vibrant gold mining town with six pubs, four churches and a population of over 3000. Hillgrove began to decline after
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Centenary Cottage Museum
Built as a private residence in 1871, Centenary Cottage is a fine example of colonial architecture. The Cottage was constructed by Thomas McGauran for Michael Egan on land bought in the first sale of town land on 9 March 1854. The Cottage now houses a large collection of memorabilia and historical material relating to Tenterfield
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Penrith Museum of Printing
The Penrith Museum of Printing is a unique ‘working museum’ established in Penrith NSW in 2001. The museum is managed and staffed by volunteers who are primarily printing tradesmen. The aim of the museum is to collect, conserve and showcase letterpress printing machinery and equipment from around the world so as to keep alive the
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La Perouse Museum
The La Perouse Museum sits within a spectacular historic landscape on the northern headland of Botany Bay within the Botany Bay National Park. The dramatic view extends east to the Pacific Ocean, south across the sheltered waters of Botany Bay to the landing place of Captain Cook at Kurnell, and west to the distant industrial
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Don Bank Museum
Don Bank is the oldest wooden house in North Sydney. Built in the first half of the 19th century, it was acquired by North Sydney Council in 1979 and converted into a local history museum. On 20 October 1854 the Sydney Morning Herald described it as: “A pretty marine villa with commanding views of Port Jackson.” Don Bank is
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Wagga Wagga Railway Heritage Museum
We’re preserving our local rail history so that school children, rail enthusiasts, visitors, families can visit and enjoy it with us! We have an active volunteer workforce of current and former railway employees who look after our treasured assets. Drop in and see us, the museum is located on the historic Wagga Wagga Railway Station
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Everglades House & Gardens
The National Trust brings Australia’s heritage alive at Everglades Gardens. Drawing from the great traditions of European landscape design as well as the unique Blue Mountains bushland, Everglades will charm with its grace and beauty. Constructed in the 1930s by Danish-born landscape gardener Paul Sorensen in conjuction with owner Henri van de Velde, Everglades gardens
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