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Wellington Historical society

WELLINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Wellington Museum is operated by the Wellington Historical Society.

The Wellington Museum and the Wellington Historical Society Research Centre are located in the old Wellington Police Station and Gaol in the Wellington CBD. 
Bookings are required to visit the Research Centre and access the collection. (Currently not available)
​Email research queries are welcome.
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ABOUT THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Wellington Museum NSW building exterior showing original late-1800s architecture.
The Wellington Historical Society makes the history of Wellington and localities accessible!
The Society is a not-for-profit and is l
ed by an elected executive board.
We have a volunteer base of around 20 people, as well as many other supporters. 
The Society operates the Wellington Museum & the WHS Research Centre and 
aims to help locals and visitors learn & appreciate Wellington's history.
SUPPORT OUR CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONS
We are highly dependent upon the support of the public. You can support us in a number of ways, including:
» Visit the Museum
» Become a member
» Become a volunteer
» Provide a grant for a special project.

tracing your family tree or researching local history?

Tracing your family tree or researching local history?
Are you tracing your family tree or researching local history?
The Wellington Historical Society & Museum offers assistance with historical and genealogical research enquiries. Our dedicated volunteers will do their best to help uncover the stories of the past.
Please note that response times may vary depending on volunteer availability. We appreciate your patience and look forward to assisting you.
Submit your enquiry via our Contact Form or email us at [email protected]
Wellington Museum NSW logo representing the historic Old Police Station and Gaol museum.

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Meet Our Team

Ian PArkes 

PRESIDENT

Danny Newman

VICE PRESIDENT

BETH HATTENFELS

SECRETARY

Michael conn

TREASURER

melissa cox

rESEARCH 

RUTH COSIER

pUBLICITY

Historic images of Wellington NSW town life displayed at the Wellington Museum.

bOOK AN APPOINMENT

We carry out family research for the
modest fee of $50
.


Local history publications available through the Wellington Historical Society.

EXPLORE PHOTOGRAPHIC COLLECTION

We can provide you with a price for
a copy of any* photograph in
our collection. This will
depend on size and how
many you require.
Picture

PUBLICATIONS

We have many Publications for sale
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