ABOUT THE PORT MACQUARIE MUSEUM
Our award winning Museum tells the stories of those who have come before us and what makes our town special, from our beginnings as a British penal settlement through to the popular tourist and sea-change destination we are today. We have been sharing Port Macquarie's stories since 1957.
TIPS FOR YOUR VISIT:
- Allow plenty of time for your visit as our museum is much larger than it looks. There are over 2,000 objects on display at any time.
- Comprising several rooms and galleries, most visitors are pleasantly surprised once they step inside. We recommend you allow up to an hour for your visit.
- Exhibits are regularly updated so that we can share more of our over 20,000 items collection with you. If you have visited before, you might like to visit again!
EXPLORE OUR MUSEUM AND COLLECTIONS ONLINE:
Take our free audio tour at any time https://www.izi.travel/en/cd6f-port-macquarie-museum/en
Explore our collection highlights https://ehive.com/collections/3977
Explore our collection highlights https://ehive.com/collections/3977
CLIENT SERVICE CHARTER:
ADMISSION FEES:
Admission fees apply and help us to care for our collections and State heritage listed building. Our current admission fees are:
Adults $5, Children $3, Families $10.
Please note we prefer card payments.
Heritage Self-Guided Walk
Explore historic Port Macquarie at your leisure using our self-guided heritage walk brochure or app. The app is free and and viewable on any device or pick up a brochure at the Glasshouse Visitor Information Centre.
Walking Tours
We offer guided walking tours throughout the year and group walking tours by appointment. Tours can be tailored to suit specific needs. Also see our new walking tour audio guide.
Kids Activities
Some of our hands-on exhibits and kid’s activities are not currently available to ensure the health and safety of our visitors. Instead we have introduced a hands-free 'I Spy' family trail.
'WHERE WE CALL HOME' OPENS
11 February 2019
Where we call home, a collaborative exhibition with Port Macquarie U3A textile and fibre artists, Port Macquarie U3A photography group and Omincare Alliance Creative Connection participants was opened tonight by Leslie Williams, Member for Port Macquarie. The exhibition is supported by a NSW Seniors Festival Grant and runs until 31 March 2019.
VISIONARY UPGRADE PLAN GAINS FUNDING
18 January 2019
Member for Port Macquarie, Leslie Williams has announced funding of $113,965 for our Museum Upgrade Master Plan project from the NSW Government's Regional Cultural Fund. The $152,000 project is also supported by a Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Community Grant and cash and in-kind contributions from the Port Macquarie Historical Society.
MUSEUM SELFIE DAY 2019
16 January 2019
Museum Selfie Day was a big hit with families visiting Port Macquarie for the holidays. Visitors from across Australia and beyond took the opportunity to experience our award winning museum for free and shared photos of their visit with family and friends on social media. #PortMacquarieMuseum. Visitors to Port Macquarie can also experience the museum for free on the first Sunday of each month.
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