Armidale District Museum of Education
The Museum of Education is managed by the University of New England Heritage Centre. It consists of two original 1880's school buildings (Pallamallawa and Dumaresq) and a post WWII portable building from the Armidale High School. A weather-shed and a pit toilet complete the ensemble. Each schoolhouse is furnished with authentic school furniture, books, teaching aids and photographs.
Address:
Kentucky Street, Armidale NSW 2351, Australia
Tel:
+61 02 67736466
Fax: +61 02 67736444
Hours:
By appointment only
Website:
Email:
Admission:
Free
Collection:
Of special significance is the collection of early school texts and departmental publications, comprising 6000 volumes. Armidale's Museum of Education is considered to be the most comprehensive collection of educational material held in any university or public collection, and has been designated of national significance.