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Crawford House Museum
4.8
10 reviewsAbout
Step inside Crawford House Museum, a beautifully restored Federation-era farmhouse offering a glimpse into life on the Alstonville Plateau from the early 1900s through to the 1960s.
Originally built in 1910 for newlyweds William Ambrose Crawford and his bride, Olive, the home - once known as Olivene - was carefully restored by the Alstonville Plateau Historical Society and opened as a museum in 2003. Today, visitors can explore authentic household items, personal artefacts and thoughtfully curated displays that reflect how local families lived, worked and built community across generations.
Beyond the home itself, the museum features a dedicated research room with an extensive collection of historical records and resources relating to Ballina Shire. It is a valuable hub for family history research, local studies and anyone interested in uncovering the stories of the Booyung and Pearces Creek districts, including works by respected local historian Ian Kirkland.
Crawford House Museum offers an engaging and nostalgic experience for history enthusiasts, researchers and curious visitors alike. Support workers accompanying a client receive free admission.
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Reviews & Ratings
Shirley O'Keeffe
Google review
What a fantastic historical family home. Well done to the council for purchasing the property which is beautifully maintained, and more importantly thank you to the volunteers for their all their work. Jo showed is around, thank you for sharing so much local history and background info about the items in the house. Please visit and support local museum's that are so important in keeping community history alive. We highly recommend a visit.
Pam Jones
Google review
We had a great afternoon with the ladies from the museum, they had a wealth of information we needed a lot more time , if you want to see Royal memorabilia they have a lovely display on. Thank you Alstonville great history
Kelvin Bulwinkel
Google review
The team that run the museum wonderfully knowledgable and are genuinely passionate about their town and its history. Well worth a visit, especially if you have any family roots in the area.
Phoebe Radford
Google review
A well presented house museum with exhibits in each room that change regularly. The volunteers have excellent local knowledge and can tell you plenty about the house. Local history books are for sale. The current exhibition focuses on the Queen's Jubilee and the impact royal visits made on the local community. Well worth a visit.
Nicole Schaer
Google review
Really enjoyed the tour here. Our guide was so informative. So much history and was lovely to see in person.
Price range
$4 per person
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Where you'll be
10 Wardell Road
Alstonville NSW 2477