Gulgong Holtermann Museum

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Gulgong Holtermann Museum OPEN DAILY
10am to 3pm
Adult $10 Concession $8 Family $30
Child $5 - under 5 years fee It is a community based association run by volunteers.
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The Gulgong Holtermann Museum is set in two 1870s gold rush buildings now state heritage listed. This educational and tourist facility is based on the renowned UNESCO listed Holtermann Collection of photographs taken during the town's 'roaring' days in the 1870's. The contemporary design of this showcases the black and white photographs digitised, enlarged and mounted o walls through the museum. Visitors also have access to all photographs on touchscreen throughout the facility. Touchscreen activities for young and old engage visitors in the unique gold rush history in the form of puzzles, animated games and photographic enlargement. The newest feature of the Museum is the narrated interactive street trail. This trails takes the Gulgong Holtermann Collection photographs onto the streets of Gulgong, a first for our region and we and look forward to sharing it with locals and visitors.

It's truly the best knowing that the ongoing dedication of our knowledgeable team has resonated with our recent visitors...
16/10/2026

It's truly the best knowing that the ongoing dedication of our knowledgeable team has resonated with our recent visitors, thanks so much Julie! Unearth history Gulgong Holtermann Museum, open daily 10am-3pm.

Discover how Bernard Holtermann turned gold into a unique photographic treasure!"Australia 1872" the perfect memento of ...
06/10/2026

Discover how Bernard Holtermann turned gold into a unique photographic treasure!

"Australia 1872" the perfect memento of your visit to historic Gulgong &
Gulgong Holtermann Museum, open daily 10am-3pm.







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Join us during the school holidays, we're open daily from 10am till 3pm, have a chat with our dedicated team about the H...
28/09/2026

Join us during the school holidays, we're open daily from 10am till 3pm, have a chat with our dedicated team about the HOLTERMANN COLLECTION of photographs during your visit Gulgong Holtermann Museum.
Step back in time & unearth the past!

Visit our Theatrette & discover "The Faces in the Crowd 1872" Exhibtion by Christopher Di**le.......an amazing exhibition!





Gulgong goldfields
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Photograph colourisations
Historic buildings & photographs
Gulgong exhibitions

Join us Gulgong Holtermann Museum, step back in time & discover the iconic HOLTERMANN COLLECTION of photographs! Visit o...
19/09/2026

Join us Gulgong Holtermann Museum, step back in time & discover the iconic HOLTERMANN COLLECTION of photographs!

Visit out Theatrette & view the fascinating exhibition by Chris Di**le, currently on display (& extended by popular demand until the Christmas or new year).

"Faces in the Crowd 1872" Exhibition, showcasing colourisations of a curated selection of Holtermann Collection photographs. Enjoy & watch the video, as Chris brings to life the faces in the crowd from 1872, listen as they each tell their interesting stories during the gold rush. A "must-see if you're visiting historic Gulgong & the picturesque Mudgee region.

Have a chat with our knowledgeable, dedicated team & learn more fascinating facts about the HOLTERMANN COLLECTION & this unique exhibition by Chris Di**le, open daily 10am-3pm.

Due to the overwhelming response of the "Faces in the Crowd 1872" Exhibtion by Chris Di**le Gulgong Holtermann Museum, i...
14/09/2026

Due to the overwhelming response of the "Faces in the Crowd 1872" Exhibtion by Chris Di**le Gulgong Holtermann Museum, it has been extended until Christmas or the New Year!

A "must-see" exhibition if you're visiting historic Gulgong & the Mudgee region. Add this to your travel itinerary!

James Leggatt, owner of the Smithfield Butchery, was a smart Londoner who not only sold the best meat on the goldfields...
14/09/2026

James Leggatt, owner of the Smithfield Butchery, was a smart Londoner who not only sold the best meat on the goldfields but also energetically merchandised his butchery by press advertising. He also introduced two butcher's carts & small goods in an extensive range. Learn more Gulgong Holtermann Museum

Mitchell Library Negative
Number 18252
"Gold & Silver"
Photographs of the Australian Goldfields from the HOLTERMANN COLLECTION by Keast Burke

The early history of Gulgong has been preserved in a remarkable way by the camera of Beaufoy Merlin & his young assistan...
09/09/2026

The early history of Gulgong has been preserved in a remarkable way by the camera of Beaufoy Merlin & his young assistant Charles Bayliss!

Merlin's Gulgong images amounted to about 500 negatives in carte-de-visite format - not just faded prints but negatives which can readily be enlarged to 15 diameters!
Discover the HOLTERMANN COLLECTION of photographs during your visit to the beautiful Mudgee region & Gulgong Holtermann Museum

Tom Saunders found gold on Red Hill 14th April 1870. Tom was acting sheperd at the time & sheltered from a particularly ...
04/09/2026

Tom Saunders found gold on Red Hill 14th April 1870. Tom was acting sheperd at the time & sheltered from a particularly harsh autumn storm. After the storm passed, he came out of his canvas shelter ( so the story goes ) tripped over an exposed rock containing gold! Thus, the first payable gold was discovered in GULGONG.

This began the LARGEST GOLD RUSH IN THE HISTORY OF NSW! Grab your own gold nugget Gulgong Holtermann Museum, available from our MUSEUM SHOP

The HOLTERMANN COLLECTION is a significant group of 3500 photographic glass plates held at the Mitchell Library - State...
29/08/2026

The HOLTERMANN COLLECTION is a
significant group of 3500 photographic glass plates held at the Mitchell Library - State Library of NSW, taken between 1870-1875.

Many, if not most of the photographs taken after 1872 were associated with Bernard Holtermann after who the historic collection is named. Learn more Gulgong Holtermann Museum, open daily 10am till 3pm.

It's truly the best knowing the continued efforts of our dedicated, knowledgeable team have resonated with our recent vi...
28/08/2026

It's truly the best knowing the continued efforts of our dedicated, knowledgeable team have resonated with our recent visitors. Join us
Gulgong Holtermann Museum, open daily 10am-3pm.

Address

123-125 Mayne Street
Gulgong, NSW
2852

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+61258584002

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