About
Who are we?
The volunteer run Gundagai Historical Museum Inc. serves as a significant repository of the district’s rich history and heritage. Established to preserve and showcase the significant events that have shaped Gundagai and its surrounding district. The museum features an extensive collection of themes that explores the intricate tapestry of Gundagai’s past.
The museum displays a diverse array of artefacts. As visitors stroll through the various displays, they will discover insights into the lives of early settlers, the indigenous heritage of the Wiradjuri people, and the evolution of local industries, including agriculture and transport.
For those interested in history or a curious traveller, the Gundagai Historical Museum offers a captivating glimpse into a community that has persevered through challenges and has played a vital role in the broader narrative of Australian history. Visitors leave with a deeper understanding of the heritage that defines this unique region and the lasting impact of its storied past.
Our story
A public meeting was convened by Gundagai Chamber of Commerce in 1963 to discuss the formation of the Gundagai District Historical Society. Representatives from the Shire Council, local businesses, community organisations and the interested townsfolk agreed to the establishment of the Society. The main aim of the Society was to collect and preserve for future generations artefacts that represent the history of the Gundagai district.
In 1964 the Shire Council purchased a block of land with a small shed for the Society to establish the Museum. With the assistance of several community organisations, the Museum was ready to be officially opened to the public on 10th December 1965.
With the Museum collection continuing to expand over the years. The Society became registered as a charity in 1979 to undertake extensive fundraising to construct a new Museum building. With the assistance of a small grant to finish the build, the new Museum opened in 1981. Over the years since, several sheds were established to house the large and varied collection.
Gundagai Historical Museum Incorporated was registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission in 1996. It has remained a volunteer run museum and is open to the public six days a week.
Museum in 1965