The Wollondilly Heritage Centre & Museum
Home of The Oaks Historical Society
The Wollondilly Heritage Centre and Museum is open from 10am to 3pm on weekends and public holidays.
The Wollondilly Heritage Centre and Museum is a repository for archives, records and objects relating to the early development of the villages in Wollondilly shire. Exhibitions on display incorporate these objects and include the stories of our early pioneers and how they shaped life in our local area.
Included in the collection are extensive photographic records, family history and local history, specialised collection such as Burragorang, Yerranderie, Coal Mining and indigenous history of the Gundungurra people.
We pay respect to the Elders and Traditional Owners of this land – past, present and future – for they have the wisdom, stories and memories which we all need to know about This Land.
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Exhibitions
Exhibition Building
Burragorang Cottage
Drill Hall
Faces & Places Building
From Farm to Table Pavilion
The Oaks Blacksmith Shop
Farm Equipment
Opening Hours
Opening Hours
Entry Fees
Entry Fees
adults – $3.00,
School age children – $1.00
Families – $7.00
Address
Address
Upcoming Event
Book Launch
More than 70 guests, dignitaries and the family of the late Elizabeth Villy gathered to celebrate the launch of her completed published book ‘Children from the shadows……with hope for the future.’
It was an emotional day for all as the team of dedicated friends and museum members rallied together over the last 2 years since Betty’s passing to complete her wish for the book to be finished.
Thanks to many who helped this wish come true, especially Marlene, Trish, Steve and Jeff. Dignitaries included Martin Killion- Director, Collections and Director of State Records NSW who officially launched the book today. It was a testament to Betty on how many people turned out and what an amazing social history was told in the book of The Boarding-out system in NSW 1881- 1923. Descendants of these children were in attendance today.
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Featured Exhibitions
The Collectors Series
Are you a collector? Do you have a collection of something that means a lots to you?
What is a Collector?........A Collector is: someone who collects certain things for a job or as a hobby.
We are running a new small display in the front foyer named: “The Collectors Series” We’d like to hear from you if you have an interesting collection that would suit the Heritage Centres Historical themes. We would like in the future to display a small part of your collection with some information and a spotlight of your journey as the collector!
If you would like to be involved, then please send an email outlining what you collect and a brief description of it with some of the History of the pieces and why you started collecting it..
Email to tohs1988@bigpond.net.au and put in the subject Attention Vicki: The Collectors Series.
Our Patron- Judy Hannan MP
Our Patron Judy Hannan MP visited us recently. Judy congratulated the volunteers on the successful NSW Government Community Building Partnership Grant we received for our Agricultural Shed. This grant will enable us to complete some much needed structural maintenance in the future.
Thanks for visiting Judy!
