Mount Victoria Museum

08/09/2026

Spring is here and the Newsletter Team has published another brilliant issue filled with articles about Mount Victoria and district heritage. Our writers explore the stories behind some objects on display and the history of the museum space itself.

Don't forget we have the inaugural Mount Vic Fest this Saturday which has a great lineup of events and happenings around town. The museum will be open for extended hours with a special musical performance by local Jim Low (1 - 1:40pm), not to be missed. Admission by museum entry fee.

01/09/2026

Jim Low will be doing a special folk music performance for Mount Vic Fest. 1 - 1:40pm at the museum - entry $8 adults $1 children Museum open 10am to 3pm for Mount Vic Fest.

30/08/2026

Mount Vic Fest 2026
12th September

Roll up to the top of the Blue Mountains. The historic village of Mount Victoria awaits you with a day of fun.

Live music, circus, acrobatics, museum, markets, shops, food, cinema and more!

Special Museum opening times 10am to 3pm Saturday AND Sunday.

Special Event at the Museum, stay tuned for details

Visit Mount Victoria
Historic and unexpected

30/07/2026

Thank you Craig Reucassel and roving public transport reporter Mark Humphries ABC Sydney 702 Breakfast radio and crew for the live broadcast from Mount Victoria Railway Station. Photos of hardy locals and staff at 5:47am with temperatures plunging -1 C with feel like down to minus 6. First time I've ever had to defrost my windscreen twice in the same morning.

Also a rare photo of the museum with the lights on at night.

The broadcast if you missed it.

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/sydney-breakfast/sydney-breakfast/106958648

29/07/2026

Very entertaining ABC 702 Breakfast live broadcast from Mount Victoria Station with a rove through the museum. With Craig Reucassel and Mark Humphries NSW public transport reviewer.

Start your day with ABC Radio Sydney

29/07/2026

Tomorrow 702 ABC Sydney’s Craig Reucassel will be broadcasting the Breakfast show live from Mount Victoria Station. Off the back of a recent search across the city, ABC Sydney’s Public Transport Correspondent Mark Humphries crowned Mount Victoria as Sydney’s best train station. The show will be live from 5.30-8am.

PS the museum is open on Saturday PLUS a special opening for the Picnic Train this Sunday 2nd August. Hours midday-3pm. See our website for Group Bookings available 7 days a week.

27/07/2026

A well researched video with excellent production. Lots of museum objects in starring roles.

28/06/2026

The reviews are coming in..."Brilliant presentation", "Magnificent display" for the museum's Victorian Era Fashion event at the beautiful the V&A Victoria and Albert Guesthouse. Thanks to volunteer Trudy and her attentive assistant Zac (plus many other museum volunteers) for producing this engaging community event. The fashion display will remain on view in the museum for a few weeks.

19/06/2026

Are you ready for some great winter reading from the Newsletter Team? Latest issue out now on our website www.mtvicmuseum.com.au Newletters page. It's another excellent issue filled with stories on Mount Victoria and the district. There's a feast for readers beginning with a sad remembrance, Hartley Vale's historic shale oil works, exploring "laundry day" and our first ever recipe. There's also news about our early Victoria era fashion event coming up soon at the Victoria & Albert guesthouse.

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05/06/2026

Special opening hours for the heritage Picnic Train visit to Mt Victoria. Open midday to 3pm tomorrow and SUNDAY.

Photo info = 1922 NSWSL Mt Vic Station, Sydney railways and tramways, ca. 1922-1927 - photographed by Arthur Ernest Foster