The Forbes Historical Museum

The Forbes Historical Museum is located at 11 Cross Street, Forbes NSW. Opening hours are 2. 00 pm - 4. 00 pm daily and other times by arrangement.

The Forbes Historical Museum is located at 11 Cross Street, Forbes NSW. Opening hours are 2. 00 pm - 4. 00 pm daily and other times by arrangement.

The Museum building was the Osborne Hall, a dance hall of the Osborne Hotel built circa 1878.

The Museum houses a large display of old historic machinery including an Ivel tractor.

Showcased is an array of items depicting all facets of the history of Forbes including Aboriginal artefacts, furniture, tools, clothing and household wares. A large selection of historical photographs are also on display.

The Museum's digital photographic database can be viewed online at www. pictorialforbes.org. au.