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What to do and see in Norfolk Island, Australia: The Best Museums
At first glance, it’s hard to believe that vibrant Norfolk Island could have a dark past. Yet during the 19th century, the now-peaceful Australian retreat was a convict colony, home to criminals who’d been banished into exile. Today, the archaeological remains of the penal colony have UNESCO World Heritage status and are revered for their historical significance. You can visit the settlement’s remains, an eerie yet beautiful collection that includes a jail, a cemetery, lumbar yard and salt house.
Restaurants in Norfolk Island
1. Gaye Evans Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
An Owner operated Art Gallery featuring paintings of Norfolk Island life. The Studio is also housed in the Gallery so visitors are able to watch the artist create. Handcrafts and souvenirs from other Island artisans are also on display and available for purchase.
2. Bounty Folk Museum
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4.5 based on 63 reviews
Discover the amazing story of Norfolk Island in this quirky museum. The Bounty Folk Museum is a treasure chest of history, an Aladdins cave full of fantastic collections, excellent learning resources and inspiring information stretching back to 1788. The Bounty Folk Museum is the people's museum of Norfolk Island, situated on the corner of Queen Elizabeth Avenue and Middlegate Road, the museum is located in one of Norfolk Islands oldest shops built in 1918. As a civic museum for the island of Norfolk, the Bounty Folk Museum chronicles the history of the island and provides visitors with an intimate and informative glimpse into life on Norfolk Island during this time.
Reviewed By jackiehH4666RW - Beecroft, Australia
The owner is an absolute treasure to the island. She walked us through n was soooo proud of her rooms that were jam packed with memorabilia, antiques, pictures n bric a brac. Her late husband has hand written many many folders all on different subjects.
3. Protestant Chapel Maritime Museum
4. The Local Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 66 reviews
A small art gallery offering original artworks as well as souvenir postcards and canvas prints. Ideal souvenirs of your wonderful trip to Norfolk Island. A special feature is the watercolour lessons offered, useful for beginners or accomplished artists. Personal lessons with just one or two people to give the best value for your investment. A great way to surprise your grandchildren.
Reviewed By paulabU7362PO
Local artist paints onto material, beautiful artwork that you can wear. Canvas art was amazing, well worth a visit
5. Gallery Guava
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4.5 based on 54 reviews
Norfolk Island art gallery Gallery Guava displays a selection of artworks by a number of local Norfolk Island and visiting artists. Original Paintings, Glassware, Ceramics, Prints, Jewellery, Cards, Norfolk Island Gifts and Souvenirs made on the island.
Reviewed By RickyG48 - Sunshine Coast, Australia
A lovely gallery (next to the fabulous Hilli restaurant ) which has very tasteful paintings, prints, glassware and locally made mementos of your Norfolk Island holiday. We purchased a lovely print and realised we should have purchased another. We emailed, selected a print and it was going to be sent to us. Tracey was coming to Australia, Brisbane and we arranged to meet and collect it directly from her. Thanks so much.
6. Norfolk Island Museum
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4.5 based on 268 reviews
The Norfolk Island Museum reveals to you Norfolk's amazing and multi-layered stories. Famous for its colourful history, the island was first settled by Polynesians, then in 1788 by the British who later made it a convict hellhole. Since 1856 it has been home to the descendants of the Bounty mutineers. Located in a number of heritage buildings in Kingston, our museums and research centre help you explore our turbulent past as well as today's living culture.
Reviewed By walkasone - Brisbane, Australia
The museums include the Pier Store Museum, Commissariat Store Museum, HMS Sirius Museum and No.10 Quality Row house museum. You can by a museum pass for $35, which comes with morning tag-a-long (guided) tours. I purchased this via a travel agent. Very well maintained small museums all adding to explain the history of Norfolk. I went on a rainy day and was lucky to have the museums to myself and the attendants were more then happy to explain some of the history and key objects to look at. The REO shop didn’t really have much, but pop in anyway and say hello. I also went and walked through Quality House 2 & 3 which are free to enter and shows the internal skeleton of the houses.
