Address
22 Clarence Street
Port Macquarie
New South Wales
2444
Australia
Phone
+61
02
6583 1108
Fax
+61
02
6584 7651
Port Macquarie is one of the earliest convict settlements outside of Sydney. The historical Society Museum building is classified by the National Trust of Australia (NSW) and is a rare example of a convict built structure c1836.
Port Macquarie was opened up to free settlers and they have added another dimension to the history of the area. What did they get up to? Visit the Museum and find out!
The museum houses a collection of over 20,000 artefacts including convict made furniture, a well, and clothing and shop windows from time past.
Guided Tours available, school excursions, local history research, local maps and photographs .
Entry Fees apply.
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Facilities
- Public Toilet
- Shop
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Experiences
- Cultural
- Educational Tourism
- Historic/Heritage
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Activities
- Lessons/Tutorials