The Beechworth Forestry Heritage Museum was officially opened by John Haber Phillips AC, Chief Justice of Victoria, during the Beechworth 150th celebrations on 27 July 2003.

It was maintained by volunteers from the Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association.

Location

The Museum was located near the town centre, at 94 Ford Street, in Beechworth’s Heritage Precinct.

 

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This attractive colonial style building once housed the District Forest Office.
It was the FCRPA forestry heritage museum.

 

Purpose

The museum was established to show how Forests Commission staff managed, administered and protected Victoria's forests during a long history of achievement.

Displays

The items displayed (some of which were extremely rare) were gathered from all over Victoria and many were donated. The items included tools used for timber-getting before the days of chainsaws as well as those used for forest firefighting, radio communication and forest science in everyday forest management.

The displays also included photographs showing the history and culture of the Commission and forestry in Victoria.

The Collection Online

The collection has been photographed, described and added to Victorian Collections.