The Museum opened in 1984 in the former Primitive Methodist Church.
It contains a wide range of items of historical interest many of which have been generously donated by local residents or past residents or their families.

The Building

The foundation stone for the building was laid on December 5th. 1869.
The church was opened on October 30th. 1870.
Financial assistance for the construction was received from local timber merchant William Phelan and flour miller W. Cadwallader. Phelan also allowed the committee a large quantity of materials at cost price.

Masonry work was undertaken by Mr. Clough, plastering by Mr. Dennithom and carpentry was by Mr. Hallen who also gave his services as architect and inspector. Leaded glass windows were supplied by Ferguson of Melbourne.

The total cost of the building was Seven hundred and thirty one pounds four shillings and seven pence halfpenny.

Dates

• In 1946 the Talbot Knitting Mill annexe commenced in the Primitive Methodist Church Building.
  
  
• In 1969 this Mill closed and the building was purchased by the Shire. After the Back To Talbot.
  
  
• In 1982 serious thought was being given to the establishment of a museum.
  
  
• Finally the building was used to house this museum which opened in 1984.