Port Macquarie Museum

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Port Macquarie Museum
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About

Port Macquarie Museum is temporarily closed whilst they complete urgent repairs and conservation work to the historic Store building.

Port Macquarie Museum showcases Port Macquarie's history from its British settlement as a penal colony in 1821, through to the present day as a popular tourist destination and vibrant regional city. The award-winning museum's extensive collection is displayed across several rooms and galleries in a series of themed exhibits. Displays are regularly updated, and temporary exhibitions are held from time to time. Visits for schools and other groups by appointment. Free audio guide available.

Port Macquarie was one of the earliest convict settlements outside of Sydney. The Museum building and additions are classified by the National Trust of Australia (NSW) as a rare example of a convict-built structure. The historic Store building is State-significant.

The Museum won Silver at the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards and 2025 NSW Tourism Awards in the cultural tourism category, and Bronze at the 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.

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Reviews & Ratings

Gwen Strick

Gwen Strick

Google review

The museum looks small and quaint on the outside but don't be fooled, it's like the TARDIS!. There is so much to explore and it's just a joy to visit with lots of hidden treasures. There is a substantial textile collection and I enjoyed all the intricate embroideries while the historical artefacts such as maps and the surveyors equipment were of particular interest to my husband. The museum is also very reasonably priced for the breadth of the artefacts contained. There were some lovely and very helpful women staffing the museum. Are you volunteers? You were fabulous and I loved your dedication to preserving history.

Price range

From $3 To $15 per person

Get in touch

Phone

026583 1108

Email

portmuseum@gmail.com

Website

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Where you'll be

22 Clarence Street

Port Macquarie NSW 2444

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