465 Lawrence Road, Alumy Creek

The Alumny School operated from 1872 until 1969. It is now a living museum of school life with significant pieces of equipment, school records and memorabilia reflecting various stages of education over these years.

It’s a trip in a time-machine back to your primary school days featuring many small details that may be long forgotten. The reserve surrounding the school is like a village green with picnic facilities, shady trees & sports facilities. The museum is only open by appointment and on the last Saturday of the month to coincide with the Old Schoolhouse Markets.

41 James Street, Glenreagh

The museum was built onto the School of Arts, funded by a bicentennial grant. Relics of the gold mining days, the early timber industry and old china pieces are featured. There is an entertainment corner displaying radios from the 1920’s, an early film projector and gramophone.

Merton Street, Lawrence

The Lawrence Museum is established in the old ABC 2NR radio transmitter building (under the big mast). As well as the usual memorabilia the museum highlights items associated with radio broadcasting from its very early years in Australia.

Cnr Wharf & Grafton Streets, Maclean

The Bicentennial Museum is one of very few purpose-built museums in rural Australia. The excellent design enables visitors to easily understand and enjoy the range of special displays.

There are delightful replicas of an early school room and an early hospital ward plus many regularly changing exhibitions. The museum offers a very interesting insight into early Australian lifestyles and the experience extends well beyond the boundaries of the Clarence River.

The Stone Cottage, in the same grounds, was built by Johann George Schaefer after  1879 using sandstone quarried from the site. It became the local museum in 1973 and since the opening of its big brother in 1988 it has been returned to a "living history" replica of a typical home from the turn of the century. It contains many working models.

River Street, Yamba

The museum occupies the original bowls clubhouse, built in 1937, which was moved to become the golf clubhouse in 1960, until their new premises opened in 1974.

190 Fitzroy Street, Grafton

Schaeffer House is the headquarters of the Clarence River Historical Society. The homestead was built by the son of a pioneer German family, Mr F W C Schaeffer, between 1901 and 1903. The Society was formed in 1931 and is the oldest country historical society in NSW.

Schaeffer House displays beautiful china, glassware & furniture presented to the Society over the years. The quality of the exhibits and the magnificent building ensure visitors enjoy a most satisfying experience.

22 Collette Street, Tucabia

Enjoy a step back in time at our unique outdoor historical attraction with good old fashioned bush hospitality and entertainment. This Australiana heritage delight is perfect for tour groups but also conferences and special functions. Morning and afternoon teas and lunches are available prepared in our 1880’s style cookhouse.