About Corowa Federation Museum
The Corowa Federation Museum is a local history museum in Corowa, Federation Council, New South Wales, on the Murray River border with Victoria. It is dedicated to the Federation of Australia and the 1893 Corowa Federation Conference held in the town. Housed in a historic former shire building on Queen Street, it displays photographs, documents, costumes, agricultural machinery and memorabilia illustrating Corowa's role in Federation and regional life.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, community-run museum set in a heritage building in central Corowa. Inside are exhibition rooms with displays on the 1893 Corowa Federation Conference, Federation history, local pioneering families, agriculture and domestic life. Exhibits include archival photographs, documents, clothing, household items and farm equipment. The museum is laid out for self-guided viewing with interpretive panels and volunteers available to provide information.
Key highlights
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Exhibits on the 1893 Corowa Federation Conference and the Federation movement
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Historic building that formerly housed Corowa Shire offices
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Collection of photographs, documents and memorabilia relating to Federation figures
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Displays of local agricultural, domestic and social history
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Volunteer-guided interpretation of Corowa's role in Australian Federation