Federation Street at Burnie Regional Museum

Announcement

In partnership with the Friends of the Museum volunteers,
the Federation Street exhibit is open
Wednesday to Friday | 10am - 4pm.

The Burnie Regional Museum’s pioneer village collections represent the history of Burnie and the surrounding North West region. From the time the first Europeans ventured out from Port Sorell in the mid-1820s to explore the wilderness of the North West, up to the present day.

Federation Street

Wander the charming Federation Street and see how ordinary people lived more than 110 years ago. Discover the lifestyles and aspirations of our forebears through rooms that are alive with personal treasures, memorabilia and tools of the trade.

It is easy to get lost in the charm and detail of the general store or be relieved that, as far as kitchen and laundry appliances go, things have moved on! Each store features a trade or profession important to a pioneering community. There is a saddler and boot maker’s shop, a blacksmith’s forge, printer, photographer and even a dentist! Each is based on an actual business that once existed in Burnie.

Exhibits

Early Burnie Exhibit

Early Burnie is an exhibition exploring Burnie’s beginnings as a privately owned enterprise and following its progress through the 19th century. The exhibition features many of the Burnie Regional Museum’s fascinating and significant objects dating from before 1900.

Federation Street Play Space

The Federation Street Children's Indoor Play Space is located in the foyer area of Federation Street at the Burnie Regional Museum.

Collecting Memories - Burnie's Stories

As part of the new development of Burnie's Cultural Centre, we invite you to share your story about life in Burnie.
Did you compete in a local sporting event of note, work for one of the major local industries, or have a memory specific to one of the objects that will be displayed?

Have your memories live on through Burnie's new Cultural Centre ⭐