Historical Society & Museum

Yackandandah and District Historical Society Inc own and operate the Yackandandah Museum, which houses a collection of local documents, photographs, objects and information in two historic buildings - the Bank of Victoria (1860) and  manager's residence (c1858). The town of Yackandandah, established after gold was discovered in the local creeks in 1852, was surveyed in 1856 and the original survey map is one of the documents held in the Museum.

Fire gutted the main stone building in December 2006. This has been rebuilt and refurbished and was re-opened in November 2008 by Andy Muirhead, presenter of the ABC program 'Collectors'.

Opening Hours The Museum is now open from Wednesday to Sunday 11am-4pm. During Victorian School holidays it will open 11am-4pm every day except Christmas day. Other times by appointment.

Exhibitions

GOLD |photographic display of local puddling,  sluicing and barges

BALLS, STALLS & CURTAIN CALLS | the Yackandandah Public Hall and Osbornes Flat Hall have served the local community in many and varied ways. They have provided venues for everything from craft shows, flower shows and theatrical productions to weddings, balls, concerts, showcasing events, meetings and lectures.

These two local halls are an integral part of the fabric of the community where they continue to contribute to its rich social and cultural life.

This exhibition looks at the community contribution of two very different local halls using objects, photographs, newspaper articles and advertisements as well as some written reminiscences. Material from the museum collection is complimented by items loaned or donated by community members.

CORONATION CELEBRATIONS | artefacts + records of events related to local celebrations of King Edward VII’s coronation.

Solar Generation

The Museum is currently generating 5 kWh/day, with an average so far this year of 6.5 kWh/day. This equates to approximately 4.3 kWh/day for a 1 kW system.

For anyone considering a Photovoltaic solar system for their business or residence in Yackandandah, please contact us for generation data specific to our area to assist in your calculations and decisions.

Museum blog

I bet you didn’t know that the Yackandandah Museum has a blog??

Yes, we don’t just sit around drinking cups of tea and dusting the shelves! Pay us a visit and make a comment at …. http://yackandandahmuseum.wordpress.com/

Become a Member or Friend

We are always looking for new Members and Friends who can bring new life and skills to the Museum. It doesn’t mean that you have to volunteer, however that’s always a bonus. It’s cheap, only $15 for a single or $30 for a family membership.

Museum Products

Don’t forget, the Yackandandah Museum sells a popular range of jams, crafts, 2^nd hand books and historic publications including Yackandandah Stories.

If you have any 2^nd HAND BOOKS wasting away on the shelf or are having a clean out, please consider donating them to the Museum … this helps to keep the doors open.

Research & Publications

A Research Service is available through our Researchers, using local documents, records, photographs and objects in the Museum's Collection. Costs start at $30.

Publications available include copies of the 1856 Survey map of the township ($20); Yackandandah by Susan Reynolds ($10); History of the Yackandandah School 1855-1991 by Cliff Mott and Susan Reynolds ($4); Yackandandah Stories ($3) - Titles so far : Sir Isaac Isaacs, Yackandandah Churches, Dr Augustus Mueller, Sir Kenneth Beatty, Yackandandah Cemetery. All plus p&p.

The Museum is fully accredited with Museums Australia (Victoria), indicating a high standard of museum practice.

More details are available on http://yackandandahmuseum.wordpress.com/

or by contacting us on the details provided below.