Henry Kendall Cottage & Historical Museum — Attraction in West Gosford

A part of the cottage is under renovation. The cottage was the residence of the Australian poet, Henry Kendall…. and the bedroom, kitchen, laundry room etc are on display…. giving an idea of accommodation conditions of those years.

Besides, the cottage has interesting relics from World War 1 and the past century….. old music systems including wax records (which played music), vinyl records, old gramophone, old huge radio, typewriters, mechanical calculating machines, mechanical reproduction equipment, cameras, sewing machines, clocks, kettles etc. The collection is displayed well with information about each artefact next to it. Entry ticket for an adult is $5, for students and groups it is much less, and the money thus raised goes towards the upkeep of the cottage and it’s grounds. We were a group of 4 last Sunday and the volunteer Mr Don made our tour of the cottage very interesting. He did an excellent job of enlightening us about many of the things in the artefacts museum, and the industrial section which houses various tools, axes, citrus sorters, ploughs etc. We could sense the passion he has for his voluntary work. The detailed information he gave tirelessly including about the blacksmith equipment...

The cottage was being painted today but the lady on the admissions counter invited me to have a saunter through the museum free of charge. I'd only been looking for about 5 minutes when an officious man turned up and virtually implied that I was trying to avoid paying the entrance fee. He claimed to understand my account of how I came to be there (backed up by the admissions lady) but seemed unwilling to accept it. The consequence was that I left and will not return. Unfortunately, I have no way of knowing how good the collection is, but I am very definite about the appalling customer service of the...

The Henry Kendall Cottage & Historical Museum is an absolute gem hidden in the heart of our city. The carefully curated exhibits take you on a journey back in time, providing a captivating glimpse into our local history. What makes this museum truly special, however, is the dedicated team of volunteers. Their passion for history is evident in their work, from the meticulous maintenance of the cottage to their expansive knowledge which they eagerly share with visitors. Their efforts bring the past to life, making each visit a truly enriching experience. Can't...