04/04/2026
Illawarra Historical Society and Museum fully supports The Kiama Historical Society in its SAVE THE PILOT'S COTTAGE MUSEUM campaign- read below
Kiama Council yesterday gave notice of an emergency meeting next Tuesday to ask Councillors to evict the maritime museum from a heritage maritime building and relocate the displays to a darkened corner beneath Kiama Library.
This is a loss to the whole town
The award-winning Pilot’s Cottage Museum was established by Kiama locals in 1988. Run by volunteers at no cost to ratepayers, it opens longer hours than similar south coast museums. The building is one of the most used in the Council area, open to visitors and tour groups 238 days each year.
History belongs where it happened
The Pilot’s Cottage Museum is part of Kiama’s identity. It connects the harbour, the Blowhole and our maritime history in the place where that story belongs. Families visit it. Volunteers keep it open. Visitors walk away with a stronger sense of Kiama than any café or shop could give them.
Take the museum out of Pilot’s Cottage and Kiama loses more than a room full of displays. We lose history in its home. We lose one of the few places that gives locals pride and gives visitors a reason to stay, look and learn.
Protect the Pilot’s Cottage Museum for future generations
Please help Kiama Historical Society defend local heritage and culture. Make your views known to our councillors aby emailing them [email protected]. Share this post with others who care about protecting Pilot’s Cottage Museum.
