Golden Memories Museum

Heart of Country

Orange and Surrounds

1: Orange
2: Blayney

3: Molong
4: Millthorpe

Attraction - Aboriginal NSW, Galleries, Museums and Collections, Historical Sites and Heritage Locations, Historic Site

Golden Memories Museum is where heritage comes alive!

There are historic buildings, fascinating history with memories of pioneering days, gold discovery and mining displays, and a huge collection of farm machinery. The Good Templars Hall houses many treasures - Victorian and Edwardian pieces as well as a pistol and fossicking pick which belonged to John Lister. Plus there's a unique display of Wiradjuri weapons and objects from the district. In the Cadia Theatrette a collection of gold mining and geology supports video of the current gold mining operation at Cadia Valley to the West of Millthorpe.

Goldrush - the real story! A special display event in mid-November will bring alive the discovery of payable gold in 1851 by William Tim Junior and John Lister. It includes rare items from the Powerhouse Museum collection and explores the goldrushes of the district and the impact of these finds on a young nation.