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






<div>BOUNCE, ROLL &amp; STRIKE&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><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. 
MARKING THE MOMENT&nbsp;<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&nbsp;&nbsp;</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. 
CONFLICTS &amp; CREATIVITY&nbsp;<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&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></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</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. 
<div>CONSERVATION&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div>

CONSERVATION 
 

This exhibition tells the story of the Port Macquarie Conservation Society and other local conservation organisations formed to preserve and protect our natural environment. Learn about the creation of  Kooloonbung Creek Nature Reserve and the Friends group established to care for it.   
<div>JOURNEYS MID NORTH COAST (ONLINE)</div><div><br></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>URBANISATION&nbsp;</div><div><br></div>

URBANISATION 

Urbanisation - 'the process by which an area loses its rural character and way of life'. An exhibition about Port Macquarie's urban development from the late 1950s onwards. The exhibition features items from the Dulhunty Real Estate archives held in our collection, including sales advertisements, plans and posters. From pea crops to penthouses - see how Port Macquarie has changed! 
OLD BOOKS NEW LOOKS<div><br></div>

OLD BOOKS NEW LOOKS

A digital story telling exhibition reimaging Annabella Boswell's archives by artist Mic Rees. Mic was drawn to Annabella's beautiful sketches and watercolour paintings choosing 7 artworks to retell in animation. The artworks have the appearance of being redrawn in front of the viewer, then are digitally framed with a brief quote from Annabella's diaries. Selected items from Annabella's archives are also on display.
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<div>20 DECADES 21 STORIES&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></div>

20 DECADES 21 STORIES  

Explore Port Macquarie's history as a European settlement in this exhibition trail throughout the Museum featuring selected objects and images. The exhibition trail examines 21 themes across the past 20 decades to reveal how life has changed for the people of Port Macquarie over the past 200 years.
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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;<br><br></div>

TEA STORIES 

Discover Port Macquarie's history through the humble teapot and other tea treasures. At sporting competitions, birthdays, celebrations, fund raisers, linen teas, tea rooms, surf carnivals and river regattas, afternoon tea has played an important role. There is more to tea than meets the eye.  

<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.
 
OUR RIVERS OUR HISTORY (ONLINE)<br><br>

OUR RIVERS OUR HISTORY (ONLINE)

Revealing stories of our rich river and maritime history. You can explore this award winning online exhibition anytime.
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<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. 
<div>FEDERATION COMES TO PORT<br><br></div>

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>COSTUME GALLERY<br><br></div>

COSTUME GALLERY

Inspired by Annabella Boswell’s journals, the costume gallery exhibits many local women’s crafts, textiles and costumes from our significant and extensive collection. Contemporary clothing is also featured.
<div>ALL AFLOAT<br><br></div>

ALL AFLOAT

Port Macquarie has a rich and unique maritime history. All afloat features a snap shot of our many maritime activities and disasters, from the wrecking of Ben Boyd’s yacht The Wanderer in 1851 to regattas on the Hastings River.
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