What to do and see in New South Wales, Australia: The Best History Museums

The Museum of Australia's oldest surviving and most decorated Regiment. Guided by a retired Lancer, discover the history of mainland Australia's oldest military barracks and its oldest and most decorated Regiment, the 1st/15th Royal NSW Lancers. Hear about the wars in which it has fought and its glittering ceremonial history as Australia's Vice-Regal Escort. View the development of the Regiment's uniforms, equipment, means of communication on the battlefield, combat rations and weapons, from the days of horse and lance in the Boer War, through Gallipoli and Palestine as Light Horse in WW1, the tanks it used to mount Australia's largest ever armoured assault in WW2 to its role as armoured reconnaissance today. Inspect a rare example of the worlds first sub-machine gun, an even rarer example of the worlds first anti-tank weapon and, maybe, see the world from inside one of our heritage armoured fighting vehicles, most of which have been restored to full mobility.

Museum of Australian aviation history. HARS recovers and where possible restores to flying condition aircraft of significance to Australia’s civil and military aviation history. HARS is a CovidSafe business.

Visit Tweed Regional Museum Tweed Heads for displays in the original Tweed Heads Court House and the historic Boyds' fishing shed. TRM Tweed Heads will be open for two sessions per day every Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday: - 10am - 12:30pm - 1:30pm - 4pm You can arrive at any time during your booked session, but must leave by 12:30pm in the case of morning session visitors, and 4pm for afternoon session visitors. The Museum will be closed for one hour between these sessions for cleaning.

Bishop's Lodge is a unique iron building designed to combat the harsh climate of the western Riverina and provide a practical and elegant home for the family of the first Anglican Bishop of Riverina, Sydney Linton, in 1888. Bishop Linton worked with architect John Sulman to create a cool and spacious home which is set within a tranquil heritage garden. Bishop's Lodge shares its serene atmosphere with travellers and locals alike who chose to enjoy its charms any afternoon from Monday to Saturday between 2 and 4.30 pm. Entrance is $5 per adult.

Welcome to the Museum of Fire We are a not for profit, registered charity and a true community museum. As Australia's leading Fire Museum & Fire Collectibles Shop with over 30 years experience, we pride ourselves on quality and service. Many of us at the Museum are Firefighters. All profits raised go to educating our families about the dangers of fire and preserving the heritage of the communities bravest. Group bookings welcome. You will not be disappointed with your visit, there is something for all the family. Wishing you were a firefighter, enjoying the machinery, showing your respect, reliving past experiences, understanding fire as a friend or foe, visiting with friends or made to visit with the relatives, educating or entertaining the kids, for whatever reason you will enjoy your visit. There is something for everyone, we look forward to seeing you soon.

The Great Cobar Heritage Centre Built in 1912 as the Administration Building for the Great Cobar Copper Mine, this imposing structure now houses the town's Information Centre and Heritage Museum. Open From -8.30am-5pm Weekdays and 9.00am-5pm Weekends and Public holidays. Information Centre, Dump point and Toilets are free to use Museum admission: Full- $12.00, Family- $25.00, Concession- $10.00