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Exhibitions

Exhibits at the Museum show the way people lived in the past.  Permanent exhibits include furnished rooms, farm shed, blacksmith’s shop and an air raid shelter.  Temporary displays change throughout the year and use items from the collection to provide an insight into a variety of subjects.

Bedroom
Permanent Exhibit

Bedroom

The bedroom is furnished as it might have been between 1882 and 1920. view exhibition

Bellambi Lighthouse
Permanent exhibit in the courtyard

Bellambi Lighthouse

Bellambi lighthouse beacon view exhibition

Blacksmith Shop
Permanent Exhibit

Blacksmith Shop

Blacksmiths were an essential part of life until the end of World War 2. view exhibition

Kitchen
Permanent Exhibit

Kitchen

The Museum kitchen display showing furniture made by local settlers. view exhibition

Parlour
Permanent Exhibit

Parlour

The furniture in the parlour dates from 1860 to 1920. view exhibition

School Room
Permanent Exhibit

School Room

A typical early Twentieth Century school room, including furnishings and related school items. view exhibition


Other Museum Displays

  • Laundry
  • Air Raid Shelter
  • Farm Shed
  • Stockmans Hunt

Museum

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