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MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES

Most of these museums etc welcome the participation of volunteers

Mount Victoria Museum: (Mt. Vic Hist Soc)
located in Railway Station.Substantial collections
on crossing and early settlement of Blue Mountains
Open weekends & school holidays.
Contact 02 4787 1210

 

Cultural Centre:  (BM City Council) under construction. Completion planned for 2011.  Art and heritage exhibitions planned.  Includes City Library Branch.
Contact  02 4780 5000
 

 

Local Studies Archive (Blue Mts City Library)
Substantial local studies collection of books, maps, newspapers, documents & historical photos on line.
Contact 02 4787 5044

 

Everglades House & Gardens, Leura (National Trust)
historic 1930 art deco house in delightful extensive gardens designed by Paul Sorensen; fine views, events, gift shop, cafe. Contact 02 4784 1938

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Blue Mts Hist Soc Research Centre,
Wentworth Falls:Substantial local history archives of documents maps & photographs plus reference library.
Search services available. Contact 02 4757 3824

 

Turkish Bath Museum: (Mt Wilson & Mt Irvine HS) Unique original 1880s heritage listed building; stylish architectural detail, stained & painted glass. Changing exhibits on local history. Contact 024756 2006.

 

Mount Tomah Botanic Garden: features 38 hectares landscaped gardens and rainforest on Bells Line of Road in Blue Mountains. Open daily.  Gift shop, restaurant. Contact 02 4567 2154

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Cudgegong Valley Museum Group, Mudgee:
Four museums and exhibitions on history of local gold rush and settlement of the Valley plus Henry Lawson
Centre. Contact 02 6372 3078

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Tarella Historic Cottage Museum: (Blue Mts Hist Soc)
1890s & early 20th century.Furniture & memorabilia of
the period. For opening days Contact 02 4757 3824

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State Mine Museum, Lithgow: located at former
Coal Mine. History of Western Coalfield;
Australia’s largest mining artefacts collection;
functioning blacksmith shop,workshops.
Contact 02 6353 1513

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Coal Mining Exhibition: (Scenic World) Katoomba.
(Est 1980) located in original 1878 mine adit.
AV displays; Miners Tools & Camp Site; Cable-car & funicular railway access; bookshop.
Contact 1300 SKYWAY
 

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Transport Signal & Communications Museum, Kurrajong:
 Substantial collection of mainly railway signalling and
communications equipment from Australia & New Zealand
plus a large collection of railway crockery, badges & clocks as
well as telephones
Contct 02 4576 0356

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Lilianfels Blue Mountains, Echo Point, Katoomba:
(Built 1889)  Elegant hotel in spacious grounds with two
acres of historic gardens and display  of historic
photographs. Contact  02 4780 1200

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Lithgow Small Arms Factory  Museum: (est. 1996) 
At front of original SAF site.   Substantial collection of
historic firearms and commercial products.
Guided tours, research.  Contact  02 6351 4452

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Valley Heights Locomotive Museum: located on 19th century locomotive depot. Historical locomotives, carriages, Tramway collection,  rides; art & photographic exhibitions; gift shop; cafe.  Contact 02 4751 4638.

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Woodford Academy: (National Trust)
(
Blue Mountains Branch):  (built 1830s) Oldest public building in  Mountains; maintained by the Trust;    Initially
an inn,later a school. Contact  02 4758 8743
 

 

Zigzag Railway, Clarence:  Built in 1860s; full size, narrow gauge railway. Steam trains & diesel rail motors. Runs 3 times daily for tourists.
 Contact  02 6355 2955

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Darnell Collection, Blackheath. Large international
c
ollection of 18th -20th century garments and accessories,
now displayed at The Fashion Gallery, ESMOD Australia,
Surry Hills, Sydney. Contact  0416 463 331.

 

Colonial Inn Museum: (Mudgee Hist Soc) 
Extensive 19th & 20th centurycollections and displays
on settlement of Mudgee district.
Contact 02 63723078
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Local Studies Archives: (Lithgow Library Learning Centre)
Extensive local studies collection of books, maps, newspapers,
documents, council records & historical photos.
Contct 02 6352 9100
 

 

Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum: (National Trust)
Former home and gardens of distinguished artist, Norman Lindsay. Galleries, original studio, restaurant, gift shop  Contact 02 4751 1067.

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BMACHO: Blue Mountains Association of Cultural Heritage Organisations Inc.

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