Frank Partridge Military Museum — Attraction in Bowraville

Great place to visit and then later to walk the streets of a delightful country Australian town. The museum has grown from a small gathering of former seamen to a fully functional Military museum. Named after the Nambucca Valley's great military man Frank Partridge VC- a local and National legend. The museum occupies the old Council Chambers in the main Street of Bowraville. The collect covers many aspects of Australian Service in battles. The collection includes uniforms,equipment, vehicles,medals, written materials and war relic's. You need to set aside the best part of a day to really absorb the value of the contributions made to keep Australia free. The museum has also assisted others to commence or enlarge their collections. They have a small range of items for sale. Clean rest rooms are provided. Parking is on the main street. Admission is by donation. Helpful volunteers are there 7 days a week during opening hours. The vehicles are often seen at community events such as Anzac Day. After a visit why not come into Macksville where you can visit Partridge St and the memorial garden then go to the local cemetery in Wallace street where signage directs you to Frank Partridges grave after visiting continue onto to Nambucca Heads and visit the Frank Partridge VC...

Ok. So it's a bit off the highway, but if you've an interest in military history, vehicles and militaria, you can't justify passing this by. The gents running the outfit are all knowledgeable, polite and courteous. A gold coin donation to get in is an absolute steal. Unlike other places I've been, the kids can actually sit aboard the Bofors, and some of the vehicles. Really great place, glad I made the drive and I'd recommend it to anyone with...

This is the most beautifully presented war museum! besides the national, but the advantages here are not as many people and you can get a guided tour of the complex and hear stories and tales of all most every item on display. I will have to go back with more time to inspect the vehicles and make sure I have...