The museum will not be open over the Easter and Christmas holidays. The Museum has a strong focus on the history of Queanbeyan and surrounding district, with a broad collection of over 5,000 items that includes furniture, textiles, technological objects, costumes, pictures, maps, objects, and photographs. There is currently an active programme of changing exhibitions with regular opening hours and
regular events. Explore
The Museum’s 10 galleries and extensive outdoor areas allow visitors to explore topics like:
The Indigenous people before Europeans arrived
How did Queanbeyan develop? How did we enjoy ourselves in early Queanbeyan? Bushrangers and Larrikins
Blacksmith shop and laundry
See
See an original Both Iron Lung used in Queanbeyan during the 1950s poliomyelitis epidemic;
See William Farrer’s parlour piano;
See historic photos of times gone by
See a magnificent 30 metre mural of late 19th century Queanbeyan. Events
The Museum hosts regular events with an historical theme. Where are we? Queanbeyan Museum, 10 Farrer Pl, Queanbeyan NSW
Opening Times
Open Saturday and Sunday 1-4 and other times by appointment
Management
The Museum was opened by the Queanbeyan & District Historical Museum Society Inc. in 1969. It is currently operated by the Society in partnership with the Queanbeyan-Paleranf Regional Council. QDHMS Inc. The Society meets regularly and publishes an historical journal, Quinbean. Contact
For further information about the Museum or the Society contact:
Post: The Secretary QDHMS, P.O. Box 480 QUEANBEYAN NSW 2620
Email: qbynhmuseum@ gmail.com
Tel: 02 6169 6213 leave a message
