Built on gold
Built on gold
Come and visit Clunes Museum
If you haven’t yet visited the Museum , now is the perfect time to do so.
The general entry cost is now a voluntary gold coin donation.
Entrance to the museum is from Collins Place through the reception area of the Warehouse. (The old entrance from Fraser Street is no longer in use).
Address
36 Fraser Street, Clunes VIC 3370 Australia
PO Box 13, Clunes VIC 3370 Australia
Museum hours
Monday 10am to 5pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday to Friday 10am to 5pm
Saturday 10am to 1pm
Sunday 10am to 2pm (subject to volunteer availability. Call to confirm on 03 5345 3359)
Group tours can be arranged with prior notice.
The Warehouse
The Museum is housed in the former Warehouse (c.1860) of contractors Nichol and Wallace.
The redeveloped Nichol and Wallace building, now known as The Warehouse, to reflect its 19th century history, reopened in 2014 as a Hub housing the Museum, the Library, the Visitor information Centre, the Hepburn Shire Service Centre as well as event and meeting spaces.
Permanent Exhibitions
Sir John Longstaff Kitchen
This room recreates a typical kitchen in a 19th century miner's cottage and is inspired by Sir John Longstaff's iconic 1887 masterpiece "Breaking the News".
MoreLaura Hudson Parlour
This room reflects the domestic life of Laura Hudson (1848-1953) and the contents of a typical miner's cottage parlour.
MoreRivett Bland / Mayor's Room
This room displays items relating to the mining era, the Borough of Clunes era of local government and the church history of Clunes.
MoreHolly Barkell Gallery
This space contains a fascinating collection of artefacts reflecting the Musical, Industrial, Farming, Fire Brigade, Dressmaking, Educational and Military heritage of the district.
MoreThe Warehouse
The Museum is housed in the former Warehouse (c.1860) of contractors Nichol and Wallace.
The redeveloped Nichol and Wallace building, now known as The Warehouse, to reflect it’s 19th century history, reopened in 2014 as a Hub housing the Museum, the Library, the Visitor information Centre, the Hepburn Shire Service Centre as well as event and meeting spaces.
Permanent Exhibitions
The Gold Room
This room displays artifacts related to Natural History, the traditional owners - the Dja Dja Warrung, the pastoral era and the discovery of gold. Highlights include the 19th century taxidermy cabinet of local native fauna and the miner's cradle.
MoreSir John Longstaff Kitchen
This room recreates a typical kitchen in a 19th century miner's cottage and is inspired by Sir John Longstaff's iconic 1887 masterpiece "Breaking the News".
MoreLaura Hudson Parlour
This room reflects the domestic life of Laura Hudson (1848-1953) and the contents of a typical miner's cottage parlour.
MoreRivett Bland / Mayor's Room
This room displays items relating to the mining era, the Borough of Clunes era of local government and the church history of Clunes.
MoreHolly Barkell Gallery
This space contains a fascinating collection of artefacts reflecting the Musical, Industrial, Farming, Fire Brigade, Dressmaking, Educational and Military heritage of the district.
More