Museums in Australia

"With a collection comprising 400 cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles, the National Motor Museum is home to an internationally acclaimed collection of vintage, veteran and classic vehicles. One of the most interesting and historically important vehicles in the collection is the 1899 Shearer, the oldest Australian built vehicle still running. Its not only the earliest Australian vehicles that are presented at the National Motor Museum.

The National Motor Racing Museum has ever changing displays that highlight the history of motor racing in Australia and even overseas.

"The National Motorcycle Museum was started by Brian and Margaret Kelleher. Many of the motorcycles are on loan to the museum for display, but the majority are owned by the Kelleher family. Some of the favourite machines on display are the Kenilworth scooter (1919), the twin cylinder water-cooled 2 stroke Scott, and the Vincent Black Knight. There is an excellent range from the early nineteen hundreds, and a lot of very interesting later machines. Allow an hour or two to have a good look around and read some of the interesting history presented."

Take a nostalgic trip into Australia's - and the world's - transport history at the National Road Transport icon. Become engrossed in, and perhaps relive, your own transport experiences surrounded by a unique collection of workhorses from yesteryear.

With over 200 members and 250 vehicle exhibits, ranging from Vintage, Classic Modern, Commerical and Motorcycles, the National Transport Museum has become a valuable tourist attraction for the North West and New England area.

Some of the vehicles on display include a 1906 Dayton (believed to be the only one left worldwide), 1912 Renault, various Holdens and Fords including GT Falcons, 1926 Diana, 1929 Packard, and wide range of Chev's just to name a few.

Ollies Garage is a musem-like rotating car display and is open to the public one Saturday per month. Currently featuring original unrestored survivor cars, Rolls Royces and Bentleys.

A small but interesting collection of cars and motoring memorabilia. Most of the exhibits have been fully restored to their original condition. Many of these unique pieces of automotive history are dated from the early to mid 1900's with a few exhibits from the 1960's each having their own story to tell.

"The Powerhouse Museum, the biggest Museum in Sydney is part of the Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, presents exhibitions and programs based on the ideas and technologies that have changed our world, and the stories of the people who inspire and create them. Our purpose is to enable visitors to discover and be inspired by human ingenuity."

The Fire Brigades Historical Society Qld Inc begun in the early 1980's by a small dedicated group of fire fighters, after an enormous amount of time and effort the museum started, originally know as North Pine Country Markets now the museum operates in the renamed YMCA Old Petrie Town. Operating out of 2 buildings on several levels , with a replica fire station including a dormitory and garage to house an appliance.

The RACV Heritage Collection contains images, documents, footage and objects relating to the history of RACV, as well as early motoring in Victoria. Royal Automobile Club of Victoria was founded in 1903 by 77 foundation members. Since 1903 RACV has provided a range of services and products to members, advocated for improvements in all motoring areas, provided support to the community and played a significant role in the development of Victoria. As part of the RACV Heritage Collection are 15 vehicles.