Housed in the historic Shaw’s building, the Herbert River Museum and Gallery is a treasure trove of local stories and artefacts, carefully preserved for future generations.
Step inside and explore themed rooms that bring the past to life.
Discover the history of the sugar industry, browse a recreated schoolroom with century-old artefacts, and learn about local families, sporting achievements, and community milestones that shaped the region.
Highlights include displays of vintage cars and planes, an old post office, and a detailed recreation of a cane cutter’s barracks — offering insight into the daily lives of those who worked the cane fields.
Other exhibits include a historic hospital room featuring original equipment, a nostalgic 1950s–60s living space with antique radios, televisions, and a gramophone, as well as collections of wedding attire and military memorabilia spanning from World War I through to more recent conflicts.
The museum is located at 4 Macrossan Street, Halifax.