ULVERSTONE HISTORY MUSEUM - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

The new Ulverstone Cultural Centre, incorporating the History Museum with its research library, Visitor Information Centre, new Science Centre and planetarium, is due to be opened in 2021.

While the new Cultural Precinct is being built, some of the collection will be kept in controlled conditions to maintain their sensitive condition.

If you have any queries about the collection or the research library, please contact us on 03 6429 8900 or Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre 03 6425 2839.

Our Museum was established to reflect on and display the history of the Central Coast region with emphasis on the Ulverstone Township. Our research room has a vast array of local records and photographic collections.

We hold many local records relating to Births Deaths and Marriages, Burials, Property Valuations, Assessment Rolls, Post Office Directories and Military Records.

GENERAL EXHIBITION

The Museum is temporarily closed and we look forward to inviting you to our new home in 2021.

RESEARCH LIBRARY

Access to the Research Library is by appointment.

By Post:

The Ulverstone Local History Museum
PO Box 220
ULVERSTONE TAS 7315

For group bookings and enquiries by phone on 03 6425 3835. If there is no reply on that number then please try the Visitor Information Centre on 03 6425 2839 or email: ulvmuseum@bigpond.com 

Click the headings below for Ulverstone History Museum information;

Services (Research Resources)

List of Records Available for Searching

Solicitor's Records H. G. Brown/Solomon 1870's - 1920's. Ledgers - A. J. Collins (Chemist), various butchers, Pearl's Saddlery (1877-c.1910. H. A. Nichols letter copy books & Journals. Births, Deaths, Marriages, Burials. Photographic Index. Oughton Collection of historical papers/manuscripts.

Search Fees

Fees apply for research carried out by us. Please contact us for more detail. Search Requests need to be sent to the Museum by Surface Mail with a stamped, self addressed envelope to the address provided further below.

Photocopies of Records held by the Museum

A4 size $1.00 per page (inc. GST) A3 size $1.50 per page (inc. GST) Copies of Birth/Death/Marriage register entries are available at $1.50 each. (inc. GST)
NOTE - 80c - $1.50 will cover most packages of documents/photographs within Australia - please inquire re international postage.

HOW TO ORDER

Forward your order with either an Australian P.O. Money order or an Australian Cheque to:
The Ulverstone Local History Museum, P.O. Box 220, Ulverstone, Tasmania. 7315.
ulvmuseum@bigpond.com

Publications

Births Deaths and Marriages

District of Port Sorell & Ulverstone Births - $30.25
District of Port Sorell & Ulverstone Deaths - $14.85
District of Port Sorell & Ulverstone Marriages - $14.85
District of Mersey & Sheffield Births - $14.85
District of Mersey & Sheffield Deaths - $14.85
District of Mersey & Sheffield Marriages - $14.85
District of Horton, Emu Bay Births - $23.10
District of Horton, Emu Bay Deaths - $14.85
District of Horton, Emu Bay Marriages - $14.85
Marriages Leven Parish 1900-1948:
• Church of England - $16.50
• Wesleyan/Methodist - $16.50
• Presbyterian - $11.00
Marriages Longford - $14.85
Marriages Westbury - $14.85
Marriages West Coast - $14.85
Historical Sketches (Leven District) - $5.50
Historical Images Vols 1-5 (Central Coast) - $5.50
Sesqui-Centenary Book (1852-2002) - $15.00

Postage & Packing

NOTE - $5.00 will cover most of these publications within Australia, with the exception of those highlighted. Due to the additional weight of these items the P&P is $15.00. Please inquire re: international postage.
Due to the additional weight of some items the P&P could cost more than the prices provided.

HOW TO ORDER

Forward your order with either an Australian P.O. Money order or an Australian Cheque to:
The Ulverstone Local History Museum, P.O. Box 220, Ulverstone, Tasmania. 7315.
ulvmuseum@bigpond.com

Here you'll find a few links that may be of interest. If you would like to have your website linked with ours, please contact us with your request. Scroll down to view all our links!

Penguin History Group For further enquiries; PO Box 156 Penguin 7316. Email: penguin.history@bigpond.com.

Tasmanian History Groups Looking for somewhere else to visit? Try one of these History groups;
Visit http://tasmanianhistorygroups.edublogs.org/.

The Australian War Memorial One of the best military museums in the world and probably the best in terms of what it has made available online. The Australian War Memorial has a number of databases and collections searchable online including Nominal Rolls, Embarkation Rolls and Unit Diaries. Visit www.awm.gov.au.

Museums Australia, Tassie Branch Museums Australia, Tasmanian Branch blog. Find out what's happening in museums across the state. Visit www.tassiemuseums.edublogs.org.

Tasmanian Community Fund The Tasmanian Community Fund was established in 1999 following the sale of the Trust Bank. The Fund provides grants to not-for-profit organisations and is administered by an independent board. Visit www.tascomfund.org/home.

Arts Tasmania Arts Tasmania is the government agency responsible for policy and planning for arts and culture in Tasmania. It is part of the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and the Arts. Visit www.arts.tas.gov.au.

Burnie Museum While in the area be sure to visit the Burnie Pioneer Village Museum. Visit www.discoverburnie.net/what-to-see/museum.html.

Tasmanian Family History Society Do you know who you are? Meet your ancestors with the help of the local branch of the Tasmanian Family History Society in nearby Latrobe.
Fortieth Battalion AIF This website commemorates the men of Tasmania's 40th Battalion in the Great War. Visit www.40th-bn.org.

The Bass Strait Maritime Centre The Bass Strait Maritime Centre (formerly the Devonport Maritime Museum) will be re-opening soon (Nov 2012) after a major redevelopment and affiliation with the Julie Burgess. Visit www.bassstraitmaritimecentre.com.au/julie-burgess.

Discover Tasmania Coming to visit our state? Then you should check out this website first. Visit www.discovertasmania.com.au.

Museum Future

ULVERSTONE CULTURAL PRECINCT PROJECT

Ulverstone Cultural Precinct Project - Get involved and share your views. Consultation open until 6th June 2019.

View the project page on the Council's website
Visit http://www.centralcoast.tas.gov.au/ulverstone-cultural-precinct-project/

Contact Us

Enquiry Form

Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday 1.30pm to 4.30pm
(subject to volunteer availability)

Phone:
03 6425 3835

Post:
The Ulverstone Local History Museum,
P.O. Box 220, Ulverstone,
Tasmania. 7315

Location:
48 Main Street, Ulverstone, Tasmania

Name

Please remember that the Museum is staffed entirely by volunteers, so please phone ahead to ensure the museum will be open at the time you intend to visit, especially on weekends. 
If there is no reply on the number above then please try the Ulverstone Visitor Information Centre on: 03 6425 2839.  

Photo Gallery

Below is just a sample of photographs available, to see the full collection visit the Ulverstone History Museum, 109 Main Street, Ulverstone or phone 03 6425 3835.

Ulverstone History Photos

Past History Photos

Sponsors

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our Sponsors for their generosity in supporting our museum. If you would like to help support our museum please contact us via our Contact information above.