Hay Gaol Museum
Last updated Friday, 26 Nov 2010.A diverse collection of artefacts showcasing the history of Hay is displayed in the buildings and grounds of the old Hay Gaol. The complex has had many uses since it was built in 1878: gaol, maternity hospital, lock hospital for the insane, prisoner of war detention centre, institute for girls and now a museum. Exhibits include a growing collection of antique windmills, beer pumps used in Hay’s hotels, a Chinese incense stone and Australia’s best preserved Aboriginal canoes.
Additional purpose: receptions, events and Fairs
Resident organisations at Hay Gaol Museum: Hay Gaol Management Committee
Category: Gallery/Museum (voluntary management)
Contact
Location
355 Church Street
Hay, NSW 2713
Other facilities in Hay
Local Government Area: Hay Shire Council
Lat/lon: -33.8070169, 151.077843
Visiting
We run:
Accessibility
- 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: Hay Gaol Museum has dedicated parking (spaces: 10).
Catering
No catering facilities are on offer.Features
Visitors
2007/8: 30002008/9: 3000
School visitors: 5.0
Hiring a facility
If you would like to enquire about any of our facilities, contact us:
- Phone: 02 6993 4045
- Website: http://www.hay.nsw.gov.au/