Henry Kendall Cottage and Historical Museum
Built with convict labour in 1836-1840, Henry Kendall Cottage was once the home of pioneer poet Henry Kendall. One room contains some of his possessions. The remaining rooms are furnished as an old cottage. An historical museum displays a wide variety of artefacts (eg domestic items, musical instruments) A slab shed features displays on early industries and there is also a shed exhibiting farm implements.. Other features include a replica 2 seater pit toilet and a slab wash-house.
Address:
27 Henry Kendall Street, West Gosford, NSW
Tel:
0243252270
Hours:
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm. Coach tours any time by appointment. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Admission:
Adults $3.30, Children 6-16yrs $2.00, Concession $2.00
Facilities:
Picnic area, barbeque facilities, car and bus parking
Subject:
- Historic Site
- Furniture
- Pottery and Ceramics
- Numismatics, Coins and Currency
- Domestic Items
- Images
- Local History
- Maritime and Naval History
- Medals and Badges
- Organisations
- Religion
- Weapons Arms and Armor
- Agriculture
- Clocks
- Clothing, Fashion, Costume
- Communications
- Horse Drawn Transport
- Mass Media
- Printing
- Tools
- Aboriginal Art
- Dolls
- Film Sound and Video
- Music
- Toys and Games