Museums in Australia

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.

"The museum collection consists of 120 vehicles and 60 motor cycles, ultra light aircraft, as well as WW2 aircraft engine/cutaways, WW2 jeeps and several trucks. The cars are from America, England, Europe and Australia." - from the Collections Australia Networks

Ian & Belinda Spooner's private collection of motorcycles. "The focus was to introduce a collection of motorcycles not seen or heard of very much, if at all here in Australia."

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.

Norm Raverty's collection of Ford and memorabilia.

Ridley’s Motor Museum was established with the goal of preserving historic cars, motorbikes and commercial vehicles for public interest as well as educational and research purposes. The museum has a collection of around 100 vehicles including Fords, Holdens, Chevrolets and Chryslers.

"Robert Stein's passions in life were wine and motorcycles. Over the years he amassed a collection of rare vintage motorcycles which are displayed at the winery and which were the inspiration for these fresh and enjoyable wines. The Robert Stein Vintage Motorbike collection can be viewed when you are visiting the winery, it's great way to break up your winery visits. Not only do we have an excellent collection of motorcycles, we also have some rare motorcycle collectables and photographs on display. "