Eskbank House Museum
Last updated Friday, 26 Nov 2010.This building was constructed in 1842 for Thomas Brown, Lithgow's first industrialist and later used as a Manager's residence for nearby steelworks - the first in Australia. It was purchased in 1848 by Eric Bracey, a prominent local businessman, and deeded to community ownership. The building was managed by Lithgow Historical Society until 2003 when Council took ownership and management.
Additional purpose: exhibition space
Category: Gallery/Museum (paid staff)
Contact
Location
Bennett Street
Lithgow, NSW 2790
Other facilities in Lithgow
Local Government Area: Lithgow City Council
Lat/lon: -33.48, 150.17
Visiting
We run:
- Arts Industry Workshops and training activities
- Community learning and skill development training
- Community social events e.g. weddings
- Community workshops and participatory activities
- Craft exhibitions
- Design exhibitions
- Education programs for schools
- Indigenous arts exhibitions and events
- Literature writing events
- Music performances
- Social history exhibitions
- Visual arts exhibitions
- Youth programs and activities
Accessibility
- a set down area at the facility entrance with a kerb ramp to allow access from the road to the entrance
- a wider parking space(s) designated for accessible parking
- handrails fitted to stairs and ramps
- the capacity for people in wheelchairs to sit with their companions in auditoriums or other fixed seating areas
Dedicated parking: Eskbank House Museum has dedicated parking (spaces: 10).
Disabled access: yes
Catering
No catering facilities are on offer.Features
Visitors
2007/8: 2,6802008/9: 2,152
Collection
Collection items: Between 1000 - 5000 items