Age of Fishes Museum
Imagine a world ruled by fish! Long before dinosaurs roamed the earth, the mighty rivers of the Central West teemed with bizarre ancient fishes–armoured fishes, fishes with lungs and huge predators with jaws like crocodiles. Thousands of their fossils were found at Canowindra and give us a unique glimpse into life during the Devonian Period–the
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Adelong Alive Museum
Adelong Alive Museum tells the stories of Adelong and district, beginning in the gold rush period of 1852 and continuing to the present day. This small but vibrant museum offers a variety of local displays and travelling exhibitions which are rotated regularly. Narratives of the gold mining era and the commercial development of the town
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Gloucester Museum
The Gloucester Museum proudly shares our local history with visitors from across the state. The Museum showcases a wide range of historical exhibits relevant to the unique history and development of Gloucester and the wider region. Visitors can step back in time and discover a world from a bygone era. We also offer a new
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Thredbo Alpine Museum
The Thredbo Alpine Museum is operated by volunteers of the not for profit Thredbo Historical Society. It is centrally located in the Thredbo Village square and easily accessible by resort holiday makers, day tourists and bus groups. The museum displays a wide collection of historic items covering areas such as significant dates, geography, alpine pioneers,
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Snowy Scheme Museum Adaminaby
The building of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme was a pivotal event in Australia’s history. Whilst creating one of the engineering wonders of the modern world, it also laid the foundations of a uniquely multicultural nation. The Scheme allowed the development of Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, and generated clean renewable electricity for the Eastern States, along
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Queanbeyan Museum
The Queanbeyan Historical Museum was first established in 1969 and is located in the historic Police Sergeant’s Residence, 10 Farrer Pl, Queanbeyan, constructed in 1876. The Museum is operated by members of the Queanbeyan and District Historical Museum Society Inc., (QDHMS) in a partnership with the Queanbeyan City Council (QCC). The Museum has a strong
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Queanbeyan Printing Museum
“Preserving the Past for Future Generations”: The Queanbeyan Printing Museum was officially opened on 23 October 2004, and is understood to be one of the few operating museums in New South Wales; generous support comes from the Queanbeyan City Council. The Queanbeyan Printing Museum displays Letterpress printing technology spanning over 100 years and traces the
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Merimbula Old School Museum
Merimbula Old School Museum is located in the heart of Merimbula at 85 Main Street. The Heritage listed building is constructed from locally quarried stone and is a rare example of the teacher’s residence and Schoolroom being under the one roof. The school was built primarily, in 1875, to educate the children of Munn’s Maizena
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Moruya Museum
The Moruya Museum has an appealing collection of furniture, books, artefacts and memorabilia evoking the lives of the ordinary people of this community from the middle of the nineteenth century. The district’s social history is showcased in our thematic displays. These have considerable charm and are rotated to maintain interest and freshness. The museum is
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Eden Killer Whale Museum
The Eden Killer Whale Museum offers visitors the chance to discover the intriguing story of the unique working relationship between the whalers and killer whales of Twofold Bay. The skeleton of “Old Tom”, the most famous of the killer whales is on display as are artefacts of the shore-based whaling industry which operated in Eden from
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NSW State Correctional Museum
The Corrective Services NSW Museum situated in Cooma is a must see attraction. The artefacts and displays showcase the history of the prison system from early days through to today. This is a living Museum where serving offenders contribute to the daily operation and maintenence of the facility.
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Bermagui Historical Society Heritage Museum
Keeping our Heritage Alive Our Museum is an integral part of the Bermagui Community Centre and is located next to the Library. Along with treasured relics of the past the digital collection includes over 8,500 professionally scanned photographs and records, where searches can be made of our database by topic or name. Meetings are held
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Batemans Bay Heritage Museum
Batemans Bay Heritage Museum is owned and operated by dedicated volunteer members of the Clyde River and Batemans Bay Historical Society Inc. Sited on the edge of the CBD, next to the town’s Water Gardens, this heritage listed former Courthouse, Police Station and Residence is a well maintained visitor-friendly attraction, offering a broad mix of
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