Batchelor Museum in Batchelor, Northern Territory, Australia | Museum

Batchelor Museum

Locality: Batchelor, Northern Territory, Australia

Phone: +61 488 195 430

Address: 4 Kirra Cres 0845 Batchelor, NT, Australia

Website: http://www.batchelormuseum.org.au

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24.01.2022 It's busy here today, with people coming from all over Australia to see our Museum. Locals from Humpty Doo brought their friends here. Visitors from W.A. and Tasmania, from NSW and Victoria are absorbing the knowledge shared and kept alive here at the Batchelor Museum.

23.01.2022 This is a recreation of what the bedrooms looked like in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Note the timber louvers on the left, which allowed both privacy and air flow.

22.01.2022 Have you had coffee and cake at the Barking Owls Gift & Coffee Shop at the Batchelor Museum yet? Open from Fridays through to Tuesdays, (closed Wednesday and Thursday). Open from 10am - 4pm. Time to check it out!! See you there...

22.01.2022 This is a recreation of what the bedrooms looked like in the 1950's, 60's and 70's. Note the timber louvers on the left, which allowed both privacy and air flow.

22.01.2022 2 baby Barking Owls born in the tree just outside the entrance to Building A of the Batchelor Museum. The parents return each year to have their young. Very special.

21.01.2022 On-Site Caretakers Batchelor Museum, BATCHELOR, NT. We are looking for a couple who have their own accommodation i.e. caravan/motor home, and who would be interested in volunteering as On-Site Caretakers at the Batchelor Museum. The season is from 1 April to September/October, depending on the weather. This position is offered for the month of May 2018. This is not a paid position. Your van site, power and water are free for you in the grounds of the Museum. There is al...so a bathroom, fridge and small washing machine available. Batchelor is at the gateway to the beautiful Litchfield National Park and is a very historic little town of approx. 400 people, 50/50 Aboriginal and non-aboriginal. Batchelor is only 100kms from Darwin. There is a wonderful community spirit in the town and always lots of fun activities going on. Lawn bowls, a swimming pool, general store, beautiful Batchelor Oval with cricket pitch, many parks, monthly markets, monthly Quiz Nights, Op-shop, Anglican and Seventh Day Adventist Churches, Butterfly Farm and Rum Jungle Tavern with karaoke weekly are just a few of the activities you could become involved in during your stay at the Museum. The more you give, the more you receive in Batchelor. You wont want to leave! We are interested in neat and friendly couples who are active and enjoy meeting and talking with people, most of whom are travellers such as you. The main requirements are keeping the three buildings of the museum clean, opening and closing, and greeting visitors each day. Also, maintaining the museum grounds and driveways. Details of these activities will be forwarded upon application, with a run-sheet of a typical day. This is an easy and rewarding position for 2 people to share the days activities. The Museum is open 7 days a week during the season and on request thereafter. Open hours are from 10am to 4pm. You would be required to be here 5 days per week, then 2 days off. This is flexible to suit different requirements. We are all volunteers, and as such, try to be flexible. We have a small yet dedicated group of Committee members and friends of the Museum who look after it on a regular basis to allow our valued Caretakers to enjoy their time off. A keen interest in Australian history, in particular WWII would be great but not necessary. This is an opportunity to learn more about the Top End and the front line of our Australian WWII history. Also, the Rum Jungle Uranium Mine and the township of Batchelor in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. The Museum is fascinating and, whilst it has only been open since 2012, has been given great reviews and is on the to do list of the NT. It is constantly evolving, with new exhibits and information being added on a regular basis. If you are interested in keeping the history alive and would like more information, please phone Denise on 0488195430 or email to [email protected]. Also, check out the website on www.batchelormuseum.org.au See more

21.01.2022 Batchelor Museum and Barking Owls Gift & Coffee Shop are now closed for the Wet Season. Re-opens 1st April 2019. However, should visitors really wish to visit the Museum, please contact Jan Hills on 08 8976 7006 to arrange. Thanks to all of our visitors over 2018. We know you appreciated the efforts of our dedicated volunteers. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

21.01.2022 Museum will be closed today people. Sorry, but my asthma is very active with all of the smoke in the air and I need a break for today. See you again tomorrow.

21.01.2022 A big welcome to our new on-site caretakers, Bruce and Jenny Carrick. Great to have you on our team to care for this amazing Museum.

19.01.2022 Its that time of year again. The AGM for the Batchelor Museum is on this afternoon on site at 5pm today. All welcome. We are looking for some interested people to become involved in our fascinating Museum. If interested, contact me or come along this afternoon at 5pm. Hope to see some new faces there.

17.01.2022 We had a lovely tour group from USA go through our Museum last Thursday. Very happy friendly people. They also loved seeing our Barking Owl up in the tree. Lots of photos were taken. They headed off to the Batchelor Butterfly Farm, then on to Litchfield NP. Safe travels people and thanks for visiting us.

17.01.2022 We are in the last few weeks of the season now, so hurry along and see the Batchelor Museum before it closes for the year in October.

16.01.2022 It has been a great year for the Batchelor Museum, with many people visiting. In fact, visitor number have well over doubled from last year. This can be attribu...ted to various things; becoming members of Tourism Top End, our wonderful new sign at the Batchelor Visitor Information Centre, various promotions throughout the year including a stand at the 2015 Tourism Expo at the Darwin Casino in June and word of mouth. We look forward to a very exciting year in 2016 with many new panels being added to our displays, thanks to the tireless work of our President, Dr. Jan Hills and her support group of passionate volunteers and professional people. Come back and check out our FB page from time to time. Cheers for now, Denise Grecian-Wright, Manager, Batchelor Museum - Keeping the history alive... See more

16.01.2022 Batchelor Museum is now CLOSED for the Wet Season. Open for special request bookings. Re-opens 1st April 2019.

16.01.2022 Its busy here today, with people coming from all over Australia to see our Museum. Locals from Humpty Doo brought their friends here. Visitors from W.A. and Tasmania, from NSW and Victoria are absorbing the knowledge shared and kept alive here at the Batchelor Museum.

14.01.2022 Hoo Hoo Hello, its me, Mr. B. Im one of the Barking Owls from the Batchelor Museum. Ive been so shy for so long and havent spoken up before now. However, I have been watching such a lot of exciting things happen at the Batchelor Museum and I just had to share some of them with you. Sooo, Hoo Hoo, stay tuned and keep up to date with the goings on. Gotta fly, but Ill be back soooooon...

13.01.2022 It has been a big year for the Batchelor Museum, with record visitor numbers and many exciting events and improvements. The outside of the buildings were painted, giving a fresh and inviting appearance to them. We had solar panels installed on both buildings, and unwanted and dangerous trees removed. We were blessed to have had the help and assistance of two wonderful couples as On-site Caretakers this year; Greg and Kim Scrimshaw, who were with us from April to August, and ...then Malcolm and Helen Boyd were here from August to end October. Many thanks to these wonderful people for sharing their time and expertise with the people of Batchelor and our visitors. We were truly blessed to have met you and thank you again for your presence at the Batchelor Museum. The Museum is now closed for the wet season, however, we do open it on request. Therefore, if you are coming to Batchelor and wish to see through this amazing Museum, please give me a call on 0488 195 430 and we shall arrange a suitable day and time. The Committee of the Batchelor Museum wish you and your families and loved ones a very happy Christmas and a safe and prosperous 2018. See you next year. Denise Manager, Batchelor Museum See more

13.01.2022 The season is slowing down yet there are still people visiting the Batchelor Museum. Word is out about the professional and insightful information shared at this world class Museum. Spread the word and come along to see for yourself!

13.01.2022 It's that time of year again. The AGM for the Batchelor Museum is on this afternoon on site at 5pm today. All welcome. We are looking for some interested people to become involved in our fascinating Museum. If interested, contact me or come along this afternoon at 5pm. Hope to see some new faces there.

12.01.2022 Love our museum!!!

12.01.2022 Thanks James for putting the new signs showing Museum Office. Hopefully now people will realise that this is where you go to pay entry to the Museum!!

10.01.2022 The Batchelor Museum is looking for interested people to operate a gift and coffee shop at the museum. Building C has been renovated with a new kitchen, dishwas...her, and regulatory requirements to operate as a shop that sells pre-packaged foods. We have local artists waiting to put their art and craft items on consignment for sale. We just need an enthusiastic, honest, active and imaginative person to operate their own business in this great location. If you are that person, please call either Jan Hills on 08 8976 7006 or Denise Grecian-Wright on 08 8976 7117 for more information. Thank you. See more

09.01.2022 Whoohoo hello again, I'm back! While I was resting up in my tree at the Batchelor Museum, I noticed a bus pull up. Out of the bus came a group of people, young families I think. On the side of their bus was a smiley face, and hanging around their necks was this same picture of a smiley face. It turned out that they were from Camp Quality. WOW, they really looked to be having fun as they walked through the buildings of the Museum. Thanks for coming along kids & Mum's & Dad's and helpers. Hope you had a hoot of a time. Gotta fly now, Whooorooo!!!

09.01.2022 Whoohoo hello again, Im back! While I was resting up in my tree at the Batchelor Museum, I noticed a bus pull up. Out of the bus came a group of people, young families I think. On the side of their bus was a smiley face, and hanging around their necks was this same picture of a smiley face. It turned out that they were from Camp Quality. WOW, they really looked to be having fun as they walked through the buildings of the Museum. Thanks for coming along kids & Mums & Dads and helpers. Hope you had a hoot of a time. Gotta fly now, Whooorooo!!!

09.01.2022 The Batchelor Museum is OPEN today - 10am to 4pm. Already 14 people are here visiting and learning about the fascinating history of the Coomalie region. Come along and check out the many new panels with interesting information.

09.01.2022 Lots of lovely visitors came through the Museum today. Put it on your "to do" list this Dry Season. Open from 9am till 4pm daily. See you there.

08.01.2022 Hoo Hoo Hello, it's me, Mr. B. I'm one of the Barking Owls from the Batchelor Museum. I've been so shy for so long and haven't spoken up before now. However, I have been watching such a lot of exciting things happen at the Batchelor Museum and I just had to share some of them with you. Sooo, Hoo Hoo, stay tuned and keep up to date with the goings on. Gotta fly, but I'll be back soooooon...

07.01.2022 The Batchelor Museum is open for the season. Hours are from 9am to 4pm, most days. Come along and experience the history of this region of the Northern Territory.

07.01.2022 Only one month to go until the Batchelor Museum is open again for the season. Make it your destination this year. You will thoroughly enjoy the experience and love the Batchelor region, not to mention Litchfield National Park. A must see on your holiday to NT.

06.01.2022 The days are getting busier here at the Batchelor Museum. Ethical Adventures is visiting most days and it is great to welcome Rob Woods and his "family" of tourists each time they come along and have lunch here at the Barking Owls Gift & Coffee Shop.

06.01.2022 The Batchelor Museum is very happy and excited to welcome John and Michele Argus as On-Site Caretakers at the Museum for June and July. They have already proven themselves to be friendly and capable people, very willing to go the extra mile to welcome visitors through both the Museum and our little gift and coffee shop. Welcome John and Michele. We hope you enjoy your time with us and will be able to take with you many happy and lasting memories of your time in the Top End of NT.

06.01.2022 We also welcome Bill & Cheryl to our care taking at the museum.

05.01.2022 The Batchelor Museum committee and friends were invited to morning tea at the NT Government House to thank us for hosting his Honour, the Administrator Mr John Hardy and Mrs Marie Hardy at the Museum in October. We were treated to a tour of the house and the beautiful gardens.

05.01.2022 28 people of Batchelor were treated to a wonderful evening at the Barking Owls Gift & Coffee Shop when Ted Egan visited and entertained us with tales of the his...tory of Mr Gilruth, the first Administrator of the Northern Territory. Ted has written a fascinating book, titled "Gilruth - An Interesting Man" which was officially launched in Darwin this month. See more

01.01.2022 Welcome to the 2016 season at the Batchelor Museum!! Today is the first day that we are again open to the public, so come along and view the new panels carrying such a variety of interesting information. Open daily, 10am to 4pm (most days). New On-site Caretakers, Terry and Cheryl, are looking forward to welcoming you to the Museum. Please make them welcome when you see them.