Henry Kendall Cottage & Historical Museum

Description

Henry Kendall Cottage and Historical Museum is in West Gosford and is owned by the all volunteer Brisbane Water HIstorical Society.

We have a heritage stone cottage built in the 1830.s which was once the home of the well known poet Henry Kendall, the author of Bellbirds. The cottage is furnished as an old farm cottage. There is also a separate Historical Museum containing lots of fascinating artefacts such as old household items, a two-seater horse buggy, musical instruments and even an old printing press. Behind the Museum is a farm slab shed with many items to do with timber getting, growing citrus and a blackmith’s forge as well as old farm machinery.

The cottage is set on two and a half acres of parklike grounds and visitors are welcome to have a picnic in the grounds.

The Cottage and Museum has disabled access and toilets.

Opening Times Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday – 10.00am to 3.00pm

Public Holidays – 10.00am to 3.00pm

(except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Good Friday)

We will also open any day for pre-booked tours and excursions

Entry Fees Adult – $4.00 Child – $3.00 Concession – $3.00

Family – $10.00 Children under 5 – Free