Glen Innes & District Historical Society

Housed in the former Glen Innes Hospital, the Land of the Beardies History House Museum & Research Centre showcases the rich heritage of the Glen Innes district. The museum's extensive collection includes over 100,000 items, featuring more than 53,000 photographs, maps, books, and government gazettes. Exhibits depict early settlement life, with displays such as a slab cottage, an iron lung, and a manual shearing machine. The Research Centre offers valuable resources for those compiling family and local histories, including indexed copies of the Glen Innes Examiner newspaper from 1874 to 1989. Visitors can enjoy free morning and afternoon teas in the museum's sunny courtyard. The museum is open daily from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, with extended hours on long weekends. Entry fees are adults $10, concessions $8, and children $2. Coaches and groups are welcome with prior notice. Special lunches and afternoon teas can be arranged for groups if booked ahead. The museum is located at the corner of West Avenue and Ferguson Street, Glen Innes.