Berrima Museum
Highlights
- Explore the rich history of the Southern Highlands at the Berrima Museum, showcasing local heritage and family stories.
- Discover interactive exhibits that engage visitors of all ages, making history come alive in a family-friendly environment.
- Wander through collections from major towns like Bowral and Mittagong, connecting with the region's diverse cultural tapestry.
- Visit the museum's gift shop to find unique souvenirs that celebrate the local history and craftsmanship of the area.
The Berrima District Historical and Family History Society was established in 1960 with the aim of encouraging the study of Australian, local, and family history. The Society also sought to create a museum and a permanent archive dedicated to preserving the documentary and material heritage of the Southern Highlands of New South Wales.
Its collections encompass the major towns of Bowral, Mittagong, Moss Vale, Robertson, and Bundanoon, as well as numerous villages throughout the region. These include Avoca, Aylmerton, Balaclava, Braemar, Berrima, Burrawang, Canyonleigh, Colo Vale, Exeter, Glenquarry, Hilltop, Kangaloon, Penrose, Sutton Forest, Tallong, Wildes Meadow, and Wingello.
Images and Video
Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
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)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A doorbell or intercom at an accessible height and display a contact number (accessible height is 900mm-1100 mm)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- A wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location is available.
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