Daylesford & District
Historical Society
Welcome to the home of the Daylesford Museum.
The Daylesford and District Historical Society is proud to acknowledge we are located on Dja Dja Wurrung Country; we pay respects to their leaders and Elders past, present and emerging who continue their deep connection to this place.
We encourage you to engage and learn about the local Traditional Owners of this land as represented by the Dja Dja Wurrung Aboriginal Clans Corporation
About The Museum
The Daylesford & District Historical Society was formed in 1964 and those early members established the Museum in 1971. The building was the former School of Mines and later Technical School and consists of 10 main rooms.
The Daylesford Museum holds a wonderful collection of artefacts, photographs and rich historical records related to the local community.
Our Museum is operated by the Historical Society, a not-for-profit and entirely volunteer based organisation.
Opening Hours
SATURDAY 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
100 Vincent St, Daylesford
3 doors down from the Post Office
ENTRY FEES:
Adults: $5
Children: free
Current Exhibitions & Events
Our Collection
The museum holds a significant collection representative of our history, heritage and stories.
We care for a large assortment of documentary material including: photographs, newspapers, maps, plans, school records, war service records, burial and property information.
There is a significant family history collection of records available thanks to the support of our volunteer research team.
Our artefact collection represent many aspects of our district including: local aboriginal artefacts, mining equipment, agricultural implements, costume and fabric items, domestic items, sawmilling equipment, blacksmith tools, pharmaceutical objects, Chinese artefacts, art and sculptural works .
What we do
Our volunteers are members of the Daylesford & District Historical Society which operates the museum. We collect, archive and exhibit items related to our community history and culture. We strive to make information and material available for research and insight into our community’s journey.
Research Request
The historical society holds a range of local research resources .
Direct your requests via a research request form that will assist to define your inquiry and provide you with feedback and costs prior to proceeding online.
Image Sales
Our collection has a vast number of images related to people, place, organisations and events.
Use the research request form to detail the image or subject you are seeking and that will assist us to search and provide you with feedback.
Book Sales
We maintain good stock of book titles related to our local history. Books are available at the museum or delivered via Australia Post.
Email your order and we will advise postage costs.
Get Involved
What some of our volunteers are doing
Apart from sharing the usual housekeeping jobs around the museum our volunteers are encouraged to engage in areas of research, digitising, transcription and visitor interaction that best matches their interests. Working as a team we encourage each other and celebrate milestone achievements.
We are a happy team!
Address
100 Vincent Street
Daylesford 3460
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Opening Hours
Saturdays 11am - 3pm