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Tamworth Historical Society: Calala Cottage Museum

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Calala Cottage was built in 1875 by Philip Gidley King, the Superintendent of The Australian Agricultural Company. It was to be his "Town House" so that he could keep an "eye on the town"

05/11/2026

Tomorrow from 7pm! Friday night is the first of three evenings of fairy lights and installations, where everyone is invited to come and enjoy the Museum spaces after dark.

Calala Cottage Museum is located at 142 Denison Street, West Tamworth.

Free next Friday? You're welcome to come for a Twilight Garden Stroll!

Between 7pm and 9:30pm on Friday 6th November, enjoy wandering through the gardens of Calala Cottage Museum after sunset, and delight at the twinkling light displays and ambiance.

Twilight Tales at Calala Cottage Museum is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

03/11/2026

A sneak peek of the Parlour setup for the Twilight Tales tour this Saturday. Numbers on each tour are limited, so be sure to book your place on Saturday via Eventbrite! Link in the comments 🙂

01/11/2026

Looking for something to do after sunset on Sunday?

Our gardens will be alight with decorations, and everyone is invited to walk through the Museum grounds between 7pm - 9:30pm Sunday 8th November.

Our Twilight Garden Stroll on Sunday is the third and final night of the Twilight Tales at Calala Cottage Museum event.

Twilight Tales at Calala Cottage Museum is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

31/10/2026

From 6pm on Saturday 7th November, everyone is invited to a twilight garden picnic!

D'Lish on Wheels will be serving up ice cream & sundaes - a delicious dessert and the perfect addition to your picnic 😋

As the sun sets, enjoy meandering through the gardens and delight at the twinkling lights and ambiance.

Book a tour to hear tales from history as we guide you through the 1875 Cottage and 1840s Slab Hut by lantern light. (Eventbrite link in Comments)

Twilight Tales at Calala Cottage Museum is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW.

Free next Friday? You're welcome to come for a Twilight Garden Stroll! Between 7pm and 9:30pm on Friday 6th November, en...

30/10/2026

15/10/2026

It’s a beautiful day to visit! 😊

08/10/2026

Our climbing yellow rose is looking stunning this Spring! 😃

If you’d like to see it in person, we’re open for guided tours between 11am and 3pm each Friday and Saturday.

Calala Cottage Museum is also available for group tours, special events & as a photography venue on request 🙂

07/10/2026

Our guest speaker for the October Meeting is Gordon Holding. Gordon will speak on the conflict for spices in what is now Indonesia in the 16th and 17th centuries between the Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch and English.

Join us at Calala Cottage Museum at 7pm Wednesday 21st October for this free event. A light supper and a selection of beverages will follow the presentation. All welcome! 🙂

01/10/2026

Yes! Calala Cottage Museum is open as usual on Friday 2nd October and Saturday 3rd October between 11am and 3pm.

Find us at 142 Denison Street, West Tamworth. Guided tours are $8 per adult and $2 per child over 5, kids under 5 years old are free. 🙂

Address

142 Denison Street
Tamworth, NSW
2340

Opening Hours

Friday	11am - 3pm
Saturday	11am - 3pm

Telephone

+61267657492

Website

http://www.tamworthhistoricalsocietynsw.org/

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