Gulgong Holtermann Museum

Where old-timey photos spring to life—and families get hands-on with history’s snapshots!

Step into two perfectly restored 1870s gold rush buildings in Gulgong, now home to the Holtermann Museum a showstopper filled with UNESCO-listed glass-plate photographs from the Holtermann Collection. Wander through historic streets and explore how photography captured a booming era in crystal-clear detail.

Kids can become history detectives with interactive touchscreens, narrated street trails, and volunteers guiding them through photographic mysteries. Peek into the wet-plate process (imagine painting a photo onto glass!), browse digitized archives from Gulgong, Sydney, and Melbourne, and try your hand at the Printing Kit no mess, big fun as families create their own miniature Holtermann-style images.

This museum is more than dusty frames—it’s a time machine, fuelled by curiosity and picture-perfect storytelling. For kids and parents, it's a budget-friendly day of discovery, creativity, and connection—where past and present collide through smiles, stories, and little DIY keepsakes.

✨Ready to snap your own slice of gold rush history? Visit the Gulgong Holtermann Museum for a day of photo magic, family fun, and stories you'll never forget!