The Former Police Inspector’s Residence

The building formerly the police inspectors residence, now home to the Deniliquin Museum. Wheel chair access and a disability toilet are available to visitors.

Zoom

Deniliquin Municipal Band

A special "Thank You" performance by the band entertaining the community and thanking the museum for assistance given during their band research for their recently published book "Noteworthy".

Zoom

Music Room

The music room has a display of instruments from the past, band instruments and memorabilia including historic photographs.

Zoom

Researching

Members of the Deniliquin Municipal Band researching the history of local bands in the Pastoral Times newspapers. The information has since been published in their book titled ‘NOTEworthy’.

Zoom

Rose Garden

A lovely rose garden at the rear of the building is a great attraction when all the roses are in bloom.

Zoom

Bus tours are always welcome and these visitors from Yarrawonga were welcomed by members in historic costume.

Zoom

Shearing Equipment

The museum has a selection of rare shearing equipment and items relating to the wool industry, including a horizontal wool press and branding irons.

Zoom

Edward River

Zoom

Deniliquin & District Historical Society Museum

If you love early Australian history, then the Museum of the Deniliquin and District Historical Society is the place for you to visit.  The museum, in the beautiful old building of the former police inspector’s residence, built in the 1880’s, nestles at the end of Macauley Street next to the scenic Edward River.  The 1880’s residence is a historic building with several rooms displaying a varied and interesting collection reflecting the different facets of a lively community.

The main attractions of our museum currently on display include items relating to the history of the Deniliquin Town Band, Picnic Races, Red Cross and Shearing Equipment etc.  We also feature a War Veterans display of memorabilia, a collection of Police Records and an exhibit of Historical Costumes.

A great asset of significance to the history of Deniliquin and district is our collection of the local Pastoral Times newspapers dating back to 1859.  These records provide a wealth of added information for those of you who are researching topics of historical interest dating back to days long gone.

Our museums large collection of exhibits and photographs on display highlight the lives led by the local residents in the early days of settlement alongside the Edward River once recognised as “The Best Crossing Place”.  Volunteer members of the Deniliquin and District Historical Society proudly operate the museum and offer a warm welcome to all visitors.

Contact & Visit

Deniliquin & District Historical Society Museum
3 Macauley Street
Deniliquin
Contacts

0428 359 297

Email Us

Find us on Facebook

Entry Fees

Entry to the museum is $5

Opening Hours

Tuesday, Saturday
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Groups and special viewing by appointment

Get directions