Dungog Museum
Things To Do Dungog, Dungog, New South Wales
The Dungog Museum was formed in 1963 and since 1968 has operated a museum in the heritage-listed former School of Arts building. The purpose of the museum is the collecting, preserving and interpreting of local heritage for everyone. The society aims to promote local history – including family history and the museum collection – to the local community and the general public. They can assist with research enquiries in person or by correspondence.
The collection reflects the area’s rural history, including dairying, the timber industry, and local manufacturing including items from Wade’s Cornflour Mill Dungog. Domestic items include household items and a photographic collection. Items that grandmother used for the house’s daily running, dentist equipment for pulling teeth, medical items, known Dungog citizen’s stories, and history. Horse-drawn carts and buggies, and shop items are also on display.
They welcome groups by appointment.
Facilities
Membership
Australian Museums and Galleries AssociationRates
Entry fees are AUD5 Single. AUD10 Family
(normally two adults, two children).
While they are open Wednesdays and Saturdays at the advertised times they can open by appointment, just gives them a call. Please note they do not open on local 40+ degree predicted days.
Trading Times
Check In: 2:00 pm
Check Out: 5:00 pm