Wangaratta Museum

The Wangaratta Museum is managed by the Wangaratta Historical Society Incorporated and is located in the former Wangaratta Fire Station.

It has a collection of various items of historical interest from the district. For example the Gibson quilt, representing a tradition of nineteenth century hand made quilts. The clock of the original Wangaratta Post Office and the drum from the local Tin Kan Band, amongst a large assortment of other items.

In addition the collection includes: Photographs and negatives: 15000 photographs of historical interest, including prints from the files of the Chronicle newspaper. 10000 glass plate negatives from the former Vines Photographic Studio Wangaratta.

Newspapers Archives of the Wangaratta Chronicle newspaper 1910 to 1990. Research library Books and other documents on historical subjects related to Wangaratta and the district can be found along with Cemetery files of local cemeteries.