Wollondilly Heritage Centre and Museum
Highlights
- Explore six heritage buildings showcasing treasures from Burragorang Valley's past before the Warragamba Dam flood.
- Engage in hands-on activities like egg washing and apple grading, immersing in historical daily life experiences.
- Savour a delightful Devonshire tea while enjoying a guided walk through the museum's extensive collections.
- Discover extensive digital photos illustrating Wollondilly's transformation since settlement, enriching your understanding of local history.
Wollondilly Heritage Centre and Museum has six buildings filled with treasures from the past.
Their collection includes numerous stories, items and photos from Burragorang Valley before it was flooded to build Warragamba Dam.
Exhibitions reflect the history of the area extensive digital photos of the area show changes over time depicting Wollondilly since settlement.
School groups book in for a hands-on experience in doing tasks from days gone by. These activities include – egg washing, apple grading, cooking on a fuel stove, learning about aboriginal art and painting a boomerang.
General bus groups can book in for a delicious Devonshire tea followed by a presentation in the drill hall followed by a guided walk through the six buildings.
There is a huge research room for assisted research as well as a historian.
The volunteer staff have a wealth of knowledge and always look forward to greeting and assisting visitors.
Images and Video
Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- National Trust
Features
Tags
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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