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You are invited to visit
Clunes Museum
William Barkell Memorial Arts & Historic Centre Inc.
in
Victoria's first Gold Town
About the Building
Clunes Museum is an historic
building (circa 1860) the former warehouse of contractors Nichol and Wallace who
supplied goods to the miners, farmers and residents, of what was then a very
busy mining town.
The building was donated to the people of Clunes by Holly Barkell in memory of
her husband. The Museum is owned by the Hepburn Shire Council and administered by
volunteers
The Museum was established in 1976. Aiming to achieve excellence in Museum
Management it was Accredited in May 1999, by the Museums Association Australia
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Clunes Museum
Photography Ron Downes |
About the Interior
You will be
welcomed in Reception by the volunteer on duty.
The Museum Shop sells Historic Publications relating to Clunes and surrounding
areas, Souvenirs, Cards, Post Cards and Local Crafts. Tourist information and
Maps are also available.
The Research Department officers will assist with enquiries about Clunes and
District, and families tracing their "Clunes Connection".
About the Collection
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Domestic Kitchen
Display |
Gold Display |
Agricultural Display |
The "Sir John
Longstaff Kitchen" displays domestic items.
The "Laura Hudson Parlour' is a replica of a miners cottage parlour.
The "Rivett Bland Room" houses an interesting collection of
Agricultural, Mining and Woodwork tools, Interknit Knitting Mill display, and
the Naval Cannon which was presented to the Borough of Clunes , by the Victorian
Navy.
An impressive staircase leads to two large galleries; "The Holly Barkell
Gallery" and the "Mayors Room" displaying a fascinating
collection depicting the former Borough of Clunes Council, Business , Church,
Fire Brigade, Social, Mining, Health Care and Educational Life of the town in
former years.
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Taxidermy-Local
Native fauna |
Butter Churn |
Antique Bride Doll |
View
our List of Books for Sale Print
off our Order Form
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader
to view lists and form. Download
free
Clunes Museum is open:
Saturday 10am -
4.30pm
Sunday 11am - 4.30pm
Public and School Holidays 11am - 4.30pm
Winter School Holidays 10am - 3.00pm
Also by Special Arrangement
Schools, Coach Tours and Group Bookings are welcome.
Closed on the 24th, 25th, 26th of
December and 1st of January
Admission:
Adults $3.00
Children under 15 free
For Further Information contact:
Clunes Museum
36 Fraser Street,
Clunes
Phone: (03) 5345 3592
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