CLYDE RIVER & BATEMANS BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Coming soon!
Opens November 7
The Batemans Bay Heritage Museum is hosting the Australian National Maritime Museum’s touring exhibition SUBMERGED: Stories of Australia’s Shipwrecks.
Presented by the Australian National Maritime Museum and the Australian Maritime Museums Council, the exhibition features 14 shipwrecks from all over Australia. The exhibition is complemented by a selection of items from our collection, highlighting the stories of ships lost in the waters of the South Coast.
Powerful Pollinators
Last chance to visit!
We’re shining a light on the importance of bees and other insect pollinators for food security and ecosystem health in our new exhibition Powerful Pollinators. Closing October 26
New Bridge over Bhundoo/ the Clyde River
ACCESSIBILITY
FACILITIES
OPENING HOURS
PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS
Two thirds of our exhibits are on permanent display. They are refreshed with rotated artefacts from the Collections.
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HISTORY
The Museum is run by volunteers, all of whom look forward to meeting you!
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The Clyde River and Batemans Bay Historical Society is an incorporated volunteer organisation, formed on 25 July 1977.
We are located in the town’s former Courthouse, built 1905 and heritage listed. There are numerous outbuildings housing displays, and a pre-loved bookshop.
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The Society is recognised as a key community cultural resource and visitor attraction through development, maintenance and promotion of the Batemans Bay Heritage Museum and its Collections.
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Browse our site – call us – email us – follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
WE VALUE ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS!
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REGIONAL
HISTORY
Batemans Bay is situated on the shores of an estuary formed where the Clyde River meets the southern Pacific Ocean.
James Cook named our location after a naval colleague,Nathaniel Bateman as he mapped the far south coast of NSW
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Traditional custodians of the land surrounding Batemans Bay are the Walbunja people of the Yuin nation; their language group is Dhurga.
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From the early 20th century we have been a holiday destination for Canberrans, Sydneysiders and travellers up from Victoria. The town’s heritage of timber products has passed, but oyster growing is a 19th century tradition that remains strong (try our Clyde Oysters). Now Eco-tourism valuing our pristine waters and coastline is part of the town’s changing identity.
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Acknowledging with thanks our Government Agency & Community Partners
SUPPORTERS
Our Services
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Family History available
Welcome to our research group! We are dedicated to conducting thorough and insightful research on a variety of topics. Our team of experts is committed to providing accurate and reliable information to help you make informed decisions. Thank you for considering for your research needs.
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New Members Welcome
Join us in making a difference! We are always looking for passionate volunteers to help us achieve our mission. Whether have a few hours to spare or want to make a long commitment, we welcome you to our team. Together, we can create positive change in our community.
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NEWS
Exciting news! We have some amazing new exhibitions coming soon that you won't want to miss. Stay tuned for information and get ready be inspired.
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