Hay War Memorial High School Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Hay War Memorial High School Museum commemorates both Hay and district war service and the life of the school itself in a unique war memorial. As a museum within a school, it aims to connect the youth of today to young people from the past.

The Hay War Memorial High School was opened in 1923 as the town’s war memorial. It was built to honour those volunteers who lost their lives on active service during Word War I. Of the 641 men who served in World War I, 103 did not return. This impacted greatly on Hay and district community, who had one of the largest enlistment rates for a small town in Australia.

The museum’s collection preserves the medals, photographs, uniforms, letters and diaries of local servicemen.

Facilities

Conference/Convention Facilities Public Toilet

Disabled Assistance

Disabled access available

Membership

Australian Museums and Galleries Association

Rates

From AU$3.00

Still a school today this museum is open Monday to Friday 9am – 3pm, during the school term.

Trading Times

Check In: 9:00 am
Check Out: 4:00 pm

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