Lawrence Museum

19/10/2026

New President for Lawrence Historical Society
Elizabeth Love takes over the presidency of Lawrence Historical Society Inc for the 2026/2027 year.
The Society Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday 13 October at the Lawrence Museum.
Prior Vice President Roz Jones outlined some of the achievements of the previous year including; the Miles Store and Lawrence lock-up display, the Undercover Exhibition and the Bluff Point Quilters Exhibition. Roz thanked all those who contributed to and supported the Museum.
The new committee for 2026/2027 now comprises:
Management Committee
President – Elizabeth Love
2 x Vice Presidents
-Robin Hosking
-Ken Woods
Treasurer – Prue Harrington
Public Officer – Neville Taber

Committee members
Eulie Allen
Nathalie Key
Neville Rosendale

The Secretary position is not yet filled. Any persons interested, please contact Elizabeth Love.

Elizabeth has been a volunteer guide at the Lawrence Museum for some time and is keen to build up the membership and foster new ‘Friends of the Museum’.
She added,” The Museum is such an asset to Lawrence and the Clarence Valley and our thanks to Rob Forbes and Roz Jones for all they have done over the past years to leave our Museum in such a fine shape”.

26/09/2026

Annual General Meeting
Lawrence Historical Society Inc.
Tuesday 13 October 10.30am
at Lawrence Museum.
All members and Friends of the Museum welcome.

22/09/2026

Big Thank You to Lawrence Fishing Club.

Today the Lawrence Fishing Club generously donated $1000 to the Lawrence Museum.

This donation will help with the management and maintenance of the Lawrence Collection and buildings.

The Lawrence Historical Society members are very grateful and appreciative of this generous donation.

17/09/2026

Simca Car Club visits Lawrence Museum.

There are a few remaining Simca cars in Australia and Simca enthusiasts were welcomed by Lawrence Museum volunteers this week. They came from Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales.

Their itinerary for the day included a tour of Botero in Maclean, a visit to Lawrence Museum, (too cheap, they said, entrance fee should at least $10) followed by lunch at the Lawrence Tavern.

Simca was a French automaker, founded in November 1934 by Fiat S.p.A. and directed from July 1935 to May 1963 by the Italian Henri Pigozzi.

Thanks to David Reeves for organising this visit.

12/09/2026

Winners at The Bluff Point Quilters Exhibition
Raffle winners were;
1st prize, Quilt – Danni
2nd prize, Pack of Wadding – Wendy Squires
3rd prize, Set of Knives – M Jackson
4th prize, Hand Stitch Owl Kit – Georgina Tomkins
5th prize, Blue & White China Plate – Julie Wicken
6th prize, Vintage Tin Kit - Christine Garven
7th prize, Picton Quilt Kit – Danni
8th prize, Fabric Pack – Marg Kent.

Winner of the Viewer’s Choice – no 137, quilt made by Daphne Giese.

Every visitor was a winner, with an amazing array of quilts to view, fine fare from the kitchen, and many bargains from the traders, Trash & Treasure, Museum Collectibles shop and plant stall.

If you were disappointed not to see much of the museum, came back another day and view our amazing Lawrence Collection.

Museum open Tuesday 9.00am – 1.00pm and weekends 1.00-4.00pm

12/09/2026

It's not too late. Bluff Point Quilters Exhibition at Lawrence Museum today, till 4.00pm.

Admission $10 includes afternoon tea. Come and see us, you will be amazed.

10/09/2026

29/08/2026

Quirky, different Father's Day gifts.
Surprise your Dad with a gift from the Lawrence Museum Collectibles Shop.
Open Tuesday 9.00am-1.00pm and weekends 1.00pm -4.00pm.
Lots to choose from, prices for as littles as 50c - books.

27/08/2026

2026 Bluff Point Quilters Exhibition at Lawrence Museum.

18/08/2026

Members of the Clarence River Historical Society (Schaeffer House) were fascinated by the new feature, at Lawrence Museum, the Lawrence Lock-up.
They first enjoyed lunch at The Lawrence Tavern, then an afternoon spent browsing the exhibits and displays. Lawrence Museum volunteers also enjoyed the afternoon discussing local history and sharing ideas.
Photo taken in front of the Lock-up