Clarence Town Courthouse Museum

Clarence Town Courthouse Museum This social page for Clarence Town and district historical museum is to share information and ask questions about our history. Also open by appointment.

Please see story for more details. Erringhi was the Aboriginal name for the area in which Clarence town now resides. A town was established on the banks of the Williams River and was renamed Clarence Town in 1826 and was a timber cutting town. The current Town Courthouse was built in 1869 and remained a courthouse until about 1970. The building remained idle until a bi-centenary project was set in

motion to restore it in 1986, this work was completed in 1992. The museum is for the history of Clarence Town and surrounding areas, it is a heritage listed property and the historical society that runs it is a not-for-profit organisation therefore donations for the upkeep are greatly appreciated. Please take time to visit and support us. We love our history and are passionate about keeping it. If you would like to join just ask for a membership form when you visit us, membership costs $5. Opening times
9am to 2 - 3pm 2nd and last Saturday of each month.

17/06/2026

Clarencetown Public School - years K to 2 - thank you for coming to the Courthouse Museum today for your school excursion. Great visitors with loads of enthusiasm and wonderful manners.

What a credit you all are to the school, your parents and the community!!!

Thanks as well to all the teachers who accompanied the students

Thank you Cameron Archer for the shiny new sign. Thank you Dungog Shire Council for showing the museum some love
30/04/2026

Thank you Cameron Archer for the shiny new sign. Thank you Dungog Shire Council for showing the museum some love

24/04/2026

Clarencetown Courthouse Museum will be open tomorrow after the dawn service. Come along and check out our Anzac Day exhibit and have a sausage sandwich, on us. Gold coin donation

Address

Cnr Grey And Prince Streets
Clarence Town, NSW
2321

Telephone

+61491346491

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