The museum houses old movie memorabilia, communication, local history, musical pieces, all set out in a series of rooms built by volunteers. And an extensive range of early agricultural tools and machinery will evoke memories of yesteryear. Located at 46 King Street, Clifton QLD, open to the public 10am – 2pm Friday – Monday and at other times by arrangement.
The New Museum is light and airy with modern conveniences, easy to negotiate with wheelchair access, all on one level.
A beautiful 1914 Bridal Dress in the Bridal Collection.
There is an extensive local family history
Research Room.
We have a selection of unusual items of interest.
A Linotype Typesetting Machine in the Print Shop.
A rare Ferrier Triple Woolpress, built by Humble & Sons of Geelong, cc 1915 and used on local ‘Hunsingore Station’ until 1965.
A square Grand Piano from mid-1800’s thought to be one of only two in Queensland.
See it in the Music Room.
Veterans Room Soldier’s Wall.
Part of an extensive military display honouring local service men and women.
An Edison ‘Fireside’ Phonograph cc 1910, which uses cylinders to play music.
See it in the Old Entertainment Area.
Wooden Magneto Phones set up with an overhead telephone line so you can have fun talking on them.
Part of the Communications Display.