Colonial Museum & Historical Society

Point of Interest

Contact

Corner Bow and Bettington Street, New South Wales / ACT.

(02) 6548 2607

aumuseums.com/nsw/hunter/merriwa-colonial-museum-historical-society

Description

Museum showcasing the history of Merriwa. The Museum is situated in an old stone cottage of 4 rooms, one of the oldest buildings in town, having been built between 1847 and 1856 as a private residence. It was used as a bank by a number of banks from 1871 to the 1900s. It then became a residence again and when the owner died a group of interested people approached the RSL Club for permission to turn the cottage into a museum. Hours: 10am-3pm Admission: Donation No camping or overnight parking.

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Features

Location

Lat: -32.138912 Lng: 150.353545