Top Things to do in Tamworth
5 Specialty Museums in Tamworth That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Tamworth, Australia including Powerstation Museum, Walk A Country Mile Museum, Powerhouse Motorcycle Museum, Australian Country Music Hall of Fame, Hands of Fame.
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1. Powerstation Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 61 reviews
In 1888, Tamworth became the first city in Australia to be lit by municipal electric street lighting. This important moment in national and local history is preserved at the Tamworth Powerstation Museum. Established in 1988, it is located on the site where the 1888 steam engines powered the street lighting system, and the 1907 Power Station / Municipal Electric Showroom building has been refurbished to display a range of unique exhibits. It is easy to overlook the important role electricity plays in our everyday lives. It has led to numerous developments in technology: from street lights and industrial machinery, to kitchen appliances and hair dryers. Tamworth Powerstation Museum is Australia’s only dedicated electrical museum. We invite you to join with us in exploring the history of electrical innovation.
Reviewed By O2840JUalexw - Newcastle, Australia
We were fortunate enough to turn up on the anniversary of the power switching on in Tamworth, so the steam engines were going and the museum was free to enter. Internet wrongly claimed the place wasn't open on a Monday, so glad we decided to drive by to check. We had the privilege of a wonderful volunteer Ron, who gave us a personalised guided tour complete with demonstrations of various scientific proofs. He was a wealth of knowledge (an electrical engineer prior to his retirement) and regaled us with tales of the history of science behind electricity and our use of it. We were so spellbound we only realised at the end of the tour that we had been here 3 hours and the place was literally shut now (we were the only people still there). If I could turn back time, Ron's talk would have inspired me to study physics or engineering. Ah well. Hopefully he will inspire some younger ones to pick it up. Thanks Ron!
2. Walk A Country Mile Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By drraymondd - Tamworth, Australia
Now located on Oxley Highway in South Tamworth, this museum is a very enjoyable experience if you are into country music. Many displays and a wax museum t visit and a shop where you can purchase country items and music
3. Powerhouse Motorcycle Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
The Powerhouse Motorcycle Museum in Tamworth, NSW is a must see for bike enthusiasts. The museum houses a private collection of over 50 motorcycles in pristine working order from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s. The collection of bikes includes Ducati, Triumph, Honda, Velocette, Laverda & an extremely rare limited edition F4 MV Agusta Series ORO. All motorcycles have been immaculately restored to concourse condition, plus there are some limited edition current models. Come & see one of the most unique & high quality displays of motorcycles in Australia. Fact profiles for each motorcycle are provided & the museum offers an extensive range of motorcycle souvenirs for sale. Our friendly attendants are on hand to assist with all enquiries. The Museum is open 9am to 5pm daily (closed Christmas Day) - $8 adult, $6 pensioner, $4 child, $16 family & includes complimentary tea/coffee. The Museum is the proud recipient of a 2019 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.
Reviewed By DSGF_Adventures - Sutherland Shire, Australia
Great collection and Noel was super friendly and had a good yarn with us explaining some of the history about the motorcycles. Price for entry was cheap and would recommend as a must see item in Tamworth.
4. Australian Country Music Hall of Fame
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 91 reviews
The Australian Country Music Hall of Fame is housed within a unique guitar-shaped building and home to extensive collections documenting the development of the Australian Country Music Industry and the story behind how Tamworth became known as the Country Music Capital. The complex includes Walk A Country Mile – an interactive exhibition, and other rotating displays.
Reviewed By annfuller2016 - Singleton, Australia
The building is in a shape of a guitar, cost of entry is $7 for adults, very reasonable price. Parking available - in a quiet area of Peel St. I am not really a Country & Western fan but thoroughly enjoyed it (my husband is). Some very good exhibits
5. Hands of Fame
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 33 reviews
Established in 1977, this park honours individuals who have made an ongoing contribution to the Australian country music industry and features over 250 handprints belonging to artists and other industry personalities. New “hands” are added each January during the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
Reviewed By Angmut - North Parramatta, Australia
Wonderful place to visit. Almost missed it as on right side of bridge opposite bicentennial park. But wonderful to visit and see who's where
