Hidden gems: Local history museums in New South Wales

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in New South Wales. This list contains 17 places from Local history museum category.

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Molong Museum & Historical Society
Local history museum
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Jindera Pioneer Museum
Local history museum
👍👍 A must see for lovers of Australian history. I felt like I had been transported back in time. Staff were so friendly, well informed and more than willing to answer any questions. The smell of old fire places and lanolin really added to the experience. Well worth the cost to get in. I can't wait to g...
4.80 (149 reviews)
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Miss Porter's House
Museum
👍👍 A beautiful little house that is absolutely as it was left. I bought some superb honey also, I wish I had bought more but I had to take it back to the UK. A great visit.
$$ $$
4.80 (18 reviews)
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Moruya Museum
Local history museum
👍👍 Very interesting reading about local people, events & the history in general. If people are interested in local history they need to spend some time & read about it. We spent two hours which went really quick & we became members at the end.
4.80 (17 reviews)
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Murrumburrah-Harden Historical Society Museum
Local history museum
4.80 (5 reviews)
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Collits Inn
Wedding venue
👍👍 I recently photographed a gorgeous wedding at Collits' Inn. I was speechless as I drove around the last bend from descending into the valley and saw the homestead. Its character and unique aesthetic would be a winner for all couples wanting a rustic wedding in the Mountains. Offering an all-inclusi...
4.70 (102 reviews)
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Gunnedah Water Tower Museum
Local history museum
4.70 (44 reviews)
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Tweed Regional Museum - Murwillumbah
History museum
👍👍 I didn’t expect to enjoy myself as much as I did here! There was a little bit of everything to see, learn and experience about Tweed and I really love how so many interesting and interactive exhibits are packed in such a small place. Better yet - it’s free! You can tell they’ve really put thought in...
4.60 (140 reviews)
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Meroogal
History museum
4 generations of women lived at this 1800s Carpenter Gothic–style house offering guided tours.
4.60 (59 reviews)
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Cootamundra Heritage Centre
Local history museum
4.60 (36 reviews)
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Tamworth Historical Society
Local history museum
History museum featuring 19th-century cottages & structures furnished with period items.
4.60 (33 reviews)
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Nambucca Historical Museum
Local history museum
👍👍 I volunteer at the museum and our visitors who have come to have a look at the displays are very happy and amazed by what we have here in the museum. We also have an Aboriginal section on the local Gumbanygirr people. Visitors come to look for family who have lived in the area as well, who have move...
4.60 (16 reviews)
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Alison Homestead
Local history museum
👍 Nice lady and her husband to welcome visitors. There is an classic piano you can play
4.50 (84 reviews)
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Sir Henry Parkes School of Arts - Cinema, Museum & Theatre
History museum
4.50 (75 reviews)
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Berrima MUSEUM
Local history museum
4.50 (57 reviews)
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Willoughby District Historical Society
Local history museum
👍 This Willoughby District Historical Society run museum is housed in the 1913 federation bungalow Boronia. This museum has four engaging permanent exhibits that focus on the history of the Willoughy area’s industry and businesses, changing suburbs and towns, day to day life and the immigration of dif...
4.50 (16 reviews)
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Tinonee Historical Society
Local history museum
👍👍 Really enjoyed the information and all of the wonderful things from the past to see. Very helpful volunteers. Would recommend it to everyone.
4.50 (15 reviews)
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