Ned Kelly Museum and Homestead – Kates Cottage
Highlights
- Explore genuine artifacts and original photos that vividly illustrate the Kelly era from the 1840s to 1940s.
- Discover the exact replica of the Kelly's Homestead, showcasing items donated by the Kelly family for an authentic experience.
- Engage with cheeky cockatoos Howard and Dorothy, who entertain with their singing and dancing antics.
- Enjoy a scavenger hunt for kids, featuring quirky items hidden throughout the museum grounds.
The Ned Kelly History Museum and Homestead offers the visitor a window into the past. The Museum is set out in an easy to follow format with genuine artifacts, articles and original photos from the Kelly era of the early 1840s to the early 1940s. Photos are welcome.
There is an exact replica of the Kelly’s Homestead that was originally located at Gretta West with items that belonged to the Kelly’s and have been donated from the family. They also have the cheeky talking cockatoo’s Howard who is 86 and Dorothy who is 39, they sing talk and dance but they also bite, so keep those fingers out.
There’s a scavenger hunt for the kids with many quirky items to find throughout the back. The Blacksmith workshop runs displays during the cooler months. The Gift store offers a large range of Kelly related souvenirs and gift ware.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Companion Cards are accepted.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.