Gulgong Holtermann Museum

The Gulgong Holtermann Museum, located at 123-125 Mayne Street, Gulgong NSW 2852, is housed within two State Heritage Listed buildings that were photographed in 1872 by Henry Beaufoy Merlin and Charles Bayliss. These images are part of the UNESCO-listed Holtermann Collection, offering a unique glimpse into life during the gold rush era. The museum features interactive touchscreen displays, allowing visitors to explore over 3,500 photographs in detail. Exhibitions include the 'Gulgong Then & Now' series, showcasing colorized transition photographs by Christopher Dingle, and 'Imaginary Landscapes,' featuring wet plate collodion photography by Adrian Cook. Visitors can also enjoy activities like the Interactive Photographic Street Trail, which guides them through Gulgong's historic streets, and theatrette exhibitions that change every few months, focusing on the Holtermann photos, photography, and artist interpretations.