WHAT WE DO

The Museum opened as a school in 1870 and had 2 extensions, the final being in 1912.  The Old School closed in December 1938.
Subsequently, it was used to manufacture military uniforms during World war 2, then by the Lands Department and the Shire of Myrtleford as an office and works depot.
The Historical Society was formed in 1982 and the "Old School Museum" began to tell the story of Myrtleford and District in 1987.

Our Postal Address is

29 Elgin Street, Myrtleford 3737 Vic.

Our Office Bearers  are:

President:                        Kerry Murtagh
Secretary:                        Terry McCormack
Treasurer:                        Terry McCormack
Acquisitions Officer:     To be filled         
Catering Manager:            To be filled


Our Annual General Meeting is held by the end of October each year.
General meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month.

Our Objectives -  In Summary

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  • Collect, care, store and preserve objects, documents and stories relating to the history of the Myrtleford district.
  •  Provide a publicly-accessible Museum to display and interpret the collection and its stories.
  •  Maintain an accessible record of information on the catalogued collection for the people and stories it represents and ensure the Museum is maintained as a suitable and effective repository.
  • Achieve sustainability for the Historical Society and Museum so that the collection and stories will survive long term, in consultation with members of the Alpine Shire Heritage Network, Alpine Shire Council and community stakeholders

Community Market

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The Society manages a Community Market, in and around the Old School grounds, on the second Saturday of each month, excluding the 3 Winter months.
Stall-holder fees are very reasonable.
Future stall holders can contact Eric Barton on 03 5727 1417,
or John Taylor on 03 5752 1962.

Its Operating Hours are 8:30am - 12:00 Noon