Visit us Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm.&nbsp;<div><font color="#333333">Note: last admission time is 3.30pm</font></div><div><font color="#333333"><br></font></div><div><br></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Visit us Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm. 
Note: last admission time is 3.30pm




22 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie

(02) 6583 1108


Port Macquarie Museum Revealing Port Macquarie's historical past and revealing it's stories since 1957
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<div>BUTTONS, BRICKS &amp; OTHER BITS&nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div><br></div>

BUTTONS, BRICKS & OTHER BITS   

Showcasing artefacts discovered and uncovered during archaeological excavations in the Port Macquarie CBD, with a particular focus on the Clarence Street area. Each piece tells a story about the daily lives of local people. Unlike today, there was no weekly garbage collection.  Domestic rubbish was thrown on site into pits or used as compost. Discover forgotten gems from our past. 
BARAYAL BILA (RIVER SONG)&nbsp;<div><br></div>

BARAYAL BILA (RIVER SONG) 

Barayal Bila  (River Song) shares a story of Dungang ‘Hastings River’ by Dr. Aunty Rhonda Radley and acknowledges our beautiful woter ways from the mountains to the sea.    
Supported by Powerhouse as part of the Extending Storyplace project with Museums and Galleries of NSW. 
Image Credit: Destination NSW
<div>FIBRE FLAIR!&nbsp;</div><div><br></div>

FIBRE FLAIR! 

A temporary exhibition of works by Port Macquarie U3A Textile & Fibre Artists inspired by remarkable objects in our collection. The artists have reimagined historical items using fibre techniques, form and materials. A NSW Seniors Festival event supported by a NSW Seniors Festival Grant from the NSW Government. Ends 30 June 2025. 
BOUNCE, ROLL &amp; STRIKE&nbsp;<br><div><br></div>

BOUNCE, ROLL & STRIKE 

Bounce, Roll and Strike celebrates ball sports: including tennis, cricket, bowls, rugby, hockey and golf. Featuring sporting uniforms and equipment from the past, and trophies, medals and other keepsakes marking the achievements of local sports teams and individuals. 
<div>MARKING THE MOMENT&nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div><br></div>

MARKING THE MOMENT   

Life is full of momentous and memorable events and occasions. This exhibition explores how our community and individuals have marked milestones and made memories through the objects they have chosen to record events, special occasions and moments in life.
<div>CABINET OF CURIOSITY</div><div><br></div>

CABINET OF CURIOSITY

Curiosity:
1. a strong desire to know or learn something…,
2. an interesting or unusual object or fact…
Our Cabinet of Curiosity is inspired by an old practice of displaying collections in Cabinets of Curiosities. In this display we share items and their stories associated with learning, exploration, discovery, nature and creativity. 
<div>CONFLICTS &amp; CREATIVITY </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

CONFLICTS & CREATIVITY


Featuring the creativity and patriotism of service personnel, their friends and families, prisoners of war, civilians and communities during wars and conflicts. This exhibition showcases the ingenuity of people during times of conflicts to keep their hands and minds occupied and their hopes for the future alive. Supported by a Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grant through the Australian Government's Department of Veterans' Affairs.
<div>MONO COUTURE</div><div>&nbsp;</div>

MONO COUTURE
 

This exhibition explores fashion and design through custom-made historic and contemporary clothing within a black and white theme from the Port Macquarie Museum's collection. It is a tribute to dressmakers, tailors, needleworkers, patternmakers and milliners. The exhibition is supported by Arts Mid North Coast through the NSW Government's Country Arts Support Program. 
<div>JOURNEYS&nbsp;</div><div><br></div>

JOURNEYS 

Journey: An act of travelling from one place to another…Journeys such as travelling for work, school or pleasure, travel associated with tourism, holidays and relaxation, moving home and migration journeys, travel associated with trade including moving goods from one place to another, communication journeys of all kinds and travelling for entertainment. 
JOURNEYS MID NORTH COAST (ONLINE)<div><br></div><div> <br><div><br></div></div>

JOURNEYS MID NORTH COAST (ONLINE)



Journeys Mid North Coast showcases the rich heritage and history of our region, connecting special cultural heritage items and collections with historic places and events. The online exhibition has been developed by AMaGA – MNC Chapter with the support of a NSW Heritage Community Heritage – Community Engagement grant and the valuable contributions of MNC museums, heritage places and Arts Mid North Coast.
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<div>WORLD WAR 2 AT HOME&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></div>

WORLD WAR 2 AT HOME    

Australia’s involvement in World War 2 began on 3 September 1939 and ended on 14 August 1945. Almost a million Australian men and women served in the war. Those who remained at home supported the war effort by training, working, fund raising and ‘making do’. This exhibition explores the impact of World War 2 and highlights the contributions of local people.
<div>TEA STORIES&nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div><br></div>

TEA STORIES   

Discover Port Macquarie's history through the humble teapot and other tea time treasures. At sporting competitions, birthdays, celebrations, fund raisers, linen teas, tea rooms, surf carnivals and river regattas, afternoon tea has played an important role. Drinking tea is more than just a social pleasure. 
<div>TOURISTS PARADISE (&amp; ONLINE)&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></div>

TOURISTS PARADISE (& ONLINE)  

Port Macquarie is known for its beautiful river and coastal setting, nearby pristine hinterland and ideal climate. It is a place of happy memories for generations of holiday makers. Explore Port Macquarie's tourism history and discover why Port Macquarie is the Tourists Paradise. 
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<div>TIMBER!&nbsp;<br><br></div>

TIMBER! 

Timber! tells the story of timber-getting, milling and the everyday lives of timber workers in the Hastings. The timber trade is the area’s oldest commercial industry and was once the main source of employment and wealth for the region.
 
<div>OUR RIVERS OUR HIISTORY (ONLINE)&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br></div>

OUR RIVERS OUR HIISTORY (ONLINE)  

Revealing stories of our rich river and maritime history. You can explore this award winning online exhibition anytime.

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FEDERATION COMES TO PORT&nbsp;<br><br>

FEDERATION COMES TO PORT 

Discover the story of Port Macquarie’s important role in the history of Australia’s Federation. Why is there a statue of Edmund Barton, Australia’s first Prime Minister on Port Macquarie’s Town Green? Visit the exhibition to find out!
<div>RUB A DUB DUB<br><br></div>

RUB A DUB DUB

Inspired by our very own in-ground water tank, this exhibition explores the use of water in local domestic life. Keeping clean was hard work!
 
<div>PORT MACQUARIE BEGINNINGS<br><br></div>

PORT MACQUARIE BEGINNINGS

This exhibition tells the story of Port Macquarie’s beginnings. Home to the Birpai People, Port Macquarie was settled as a British penal establishment in 1821. Free settlement commenced from 1830. 
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