Welcome to the Talbot Art and Historical Museums Web Site

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.

Picture of the Talbot Church

TALBOT ARTS and HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Photographs, maps, paintings, exhibits and family histories record                    

aspects of the working life, domestic needs and leisure activities of                

the people in the early goldfields of the Talbot region. See how the
pioneers of the gold mining township met the early challenges of the
harsh land.

Research your own family history.


COMMUNICATCommunication Museum ImageION  MUSEUM

An extensive display of historical radio, telephone and television equipment. Come and see radios dating from crystal sets through to elegant Art Deco and modern sets. View Maryborough’s original radio station and other communication items.


DUNACH SCHOOL No 1412School and Hospital

This room of the original school building features furniture, books, and teaching aids dating from 1874.  Read the repressive list of rules for teachers and revisit the terrifying story of the ‘Hobyars’. This secion is suitable for school group visits.

AMHERST HOSPITAL ISOLATION WARD

                                                        An original ward of the Amherst hospital. This building was one of a number used to                                                         isolate patients with infectious diseases.

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.
  • In 2004 Dunach School became an an exhibit. It has been part of the Mill
  • In 2007 Darrel Maffesconi donated the Amherst Hospital Ward to the Museum.
  • In 2008 after 10 years of lobbying & fundraising, buiiding commenced for the communication wing.
  • In 2009 December, the Communication building was opened.