Bega Pioneers' Museum

Bega Pioneers' Museum Bega Pioneers' Museum is run by the Bega Valley Historical Society with a small group of volunteers. Please be polite. Please stay on topic.

The Bega Valley Historical Society aims to research, collect, preserve and showcase documents, images and artefacts relating to the history of the Bega Valley. It provides a centre for local history research and for genealogical research into the pioneer families of the area. The Society is a not-for-profit incorporated organisation, officially formed in 1972. Bega Valley Historical Society Facebo

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Bega Convent, built by R. Underhill and R. Thatcher. Date of top photo unknown. Second photo taken by Hardaker in1906.
01/06/2026

Bega Convent, built by R. Underhill and R. Thatcher. Date of top photo unknown. Second photo taken by Hardaker in1906.

More flood pictures....A couple of gents stuck in the flood 1934. Then a Studebaker pulled out of flood waters in 1935 b...
01/06/2026

More flood pictures....A couple of gents stuck in the flood 1934. Then a Studebaker pulled out of flood waters in 1935 by a bullock team. 3rd picture is of a car that was hauled out of flood waters date unknown, but more than likely in the 30's flood.

With all this lovely rain, it was looking a bit flood prone till the Bega River was opened recently by the BVSC. Here's ...
29/05/2026

With all this lovely rain, it was looking a bit flood prone till the Bega River was opened recently by the BVSC. Here's a photo from 1914 from Carp St. Taken by Beckhouse.

Another fantastic day coming up soon will be the Bega & District Poultry Club's 101st annual show!! Saturday and Sunday...
27/05/2026

Another fantastic day coming up soon will be the Bega & District Poultry Club's 101st annual show!! Saturday and Sunday 30th/31st of May at the H.M Bloomfield Memorial Pavilion Bega Showground.

Pictured are some more winners from a show held many years ago. Not sure of dates or who this fine gentleman may be, but the poultry are lovely.

Check out the club's page for more info.

https://begapioneersmuseum.org.au/get-involved/Morning dear followers....have you ever thought of getting involved in ou...
27/05/2026

https://begapioneersmuseum.org.au/get-involved/

Morning dear followers....have you ever thought of getting involved in our little museum? Then click the link above and see what that means and how to do it.

Our Annual General Meeting is coming up on Saturday 25th July (more info to follow on that soon) and it would be fantastic to have you there if you decide to become a member as well as a

Cheers and hope to see your lovely faces soon,
Kathleen McCann
Communications Officer BVPM

There are a number of ways that people can become involved with and contribute to the success of the Pioneers’ Museum, with these dependent entirely on the nature of your interest, your relevant skills and experience, and the amount of time you are willing to commit.

A Frank Heffernan photo 1971. Reg Pauline, Peter Chapman, Chris Short and Jim Kemp.
25/05/2026

A Frank Heffernan photo 1971. Reg Pauline, Peter Chapman, Chris Short and Jim Kemp.

Planes at Frogs Hollow airstrip. Not sure of the date or who these people are. Please comment below if you know.
25/05/2026

Planes at Frogs Hollow airstrip. Not sure of the date or who these people are. Please comment below if you know.

When the mail came to Bega from Sydney via plane with Adastra Airways.
25/05/2026

When the mail came to Bega from Sydney via plane with Adastra Airways.

Most likely Gelatin Dry Plate glass photographs...circa 1870 - 1920. Named as 1st photo - Rosenthall family, 2nd photo -...
22/05/2026

Most likely Gelatin Dry Plate glass photographs...circa 1870 - 1920. Named as 1st photo - Rosenthall family, 2nd photo - Ritchie family and 3rd photo - Grealy family.

Slab huts and houses in the Bega region... 1st photo circa 1900. 2nd photo circa 1980, 3rd photo Gillards hut in Parker ...
20/05/2026

Slab huts and houses in the Bega region... 1st photo circa 1900. 2nd photo circa 1980, 3rd photo Gillards hut in Parker St 1865

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87 Bega Street
Bega, NSW
2550

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Monday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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+61264920470

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