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The 8 Best Museums in Snowy Mountains, New South Wales
Discover the best top things to do in Snowy Mountains, Australia including Corrective Services NSW Museum, Pioneer Women’s Hut, Raglan Gallery & Cultural Centre, Snowy Scheme Museum, Tumbarumba Visitor Information Centre, Artists on Parade, Adelong Alive Museum, Rustic Creations Adelong.
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1. Corrective Services NSW Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By 4micallefs
We loved the museum. Gold coin donation....worth a bit more so chuck in some extra dollars. A correctional officer from the actual prison next door was on duty today and gave us a great insight into the lives of the prisoners both in the medium security complex the museum is connected to, as well as the minimum security prison ‘The Farm’ up the road. It was fascinating to to see some glimpses of past and present prison conditions in NSW. The actual ‘Trojan Horse’ used in a 1994 escape was pretty cool, as was bullet proof glass from Super Max and although grim....the collection of confiscated contraband was such an eye opener. Souvenir shop contains mountains of craft and hand made products from the inmates. At the end....the gallows....actual gallows. Crazy!
2. Pioneer Women’s Hut
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
3. Raglan Gallery & Cultural Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
The Raglan Gallery is a local Art Gallery situated in Lambie Street in Cooma NSW. Lambie Street was the first surveyed street in Cooma in the 1840's and a number of beautiful historic homesteads can be found. The Raglan Gallery in its past has been a Hospital, Inn, Bank and Family Home and is now an Art Gallery and Cultural Centre hosting around 8 exhibitions per year. There is a gift shop which year round has a great selection of cards, prints, pottery & jewellery to name but a few. After your visit why not take a leisurely stroll along the rest of Lambie Street, there is a historic booklet available at the Gallery and the Cooma Visitors Centre.
4. Snowy Scheme Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By CharlesW934 - Greater Perth, Australia
We arrived in Adaminaby at 2.30pm on a Saturday and found that we had missed the opening times of this museum by half an hour! Feeling that this is a bit early for such a place to shut, we set off, mumbling, for our next stop, Cooma. After a visit to the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre the next day, which we enjoyed very much - see separate review - we decided to backtrack to Adaminaby and visit the Museum. I'm so glad we did. (The limited opening hours are an unfortunate consequence of a shortage of volunteers to run this place - so we have to accept the early closing!) There's lots to see and read. Lots of history about the Snowy Scheme and how it was built, as well as displays of the equipment used, both large and small. The photos on display showed how hard it must have been for those workers and their families, especially in the early days. There were also some fascinating films being shown, which once again concentrated on the personal side. Don't miss the half hour long film of the history of the development of the Snowy Scheme - it's an 'oldie but a goodie'! The Snowy Mountains Scheme was truly a nation building project that changed our country. As such a trip around the beautiful Snowy Mountains region of NSW should be a 'must' for all and a visit to this museum will really help you appreciate it and the efforts of the pioneering people who built this magnificent infrastructure.
5. Tumbarumba Visitor Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
The Tumbarumba Visitor Information Centre is located in the centre of town. Here you will find information about accommodation, attractions, events, road and weather conditions. The centre carries topographic maps, Hume and Hovell Walking Track map kits, books and a range of local produce for sale. You will also find a fascinating historical museum, along with a comprehensive collection of information about Tumbarumba's history of goldmining, timber, and mountain cattlemen, as well as special exhibitions.
Reviewed By revuall - Cootamundra, Australia
When visiting Tumbarumba recently, we visited the Visitor Information Centre to learn more about the local area. We thought it had a great historical display to view, along with some interesting items for sale. Add to that helpful staff and well worth a good review. Well recommended for anybody making their first trip to this part of NSW.
6. Artists on Parade
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Adelong Alive Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
