Primary contact
Old School Museum, 85 Main Street, MerimbulaMerimbula, New South Wales 2548
Identity area
Identifier
daa/109
Authorized form of name
Merimbula-Imlay Historical Society Inc, New South Wales
Parallel form(s) of name
Other form(s) of name
- Old School Museum (OSM), Merimbula
- MIHS
Type
- Community
- Regional
Contact area
Colette Moorhead
Type
Address
Street address
Old School Museum, 85 Main Street, Merimbula
Locality
Merimbula
Region
New South Wales
Country name
Postal code
2548
Telephone
0403 026 121
Fax
Note
Description area
History
The Merimbula-Imlay Historical Society is a non-profit organisation founded in 1967. Since 1973 the society has maintained and managed the Old School Museum, which is housed in a heritage building (originally a school with the master’s residence attached) dating from 1873.
The Society is also responsible for an archive collection. It acquires, conserves, researches and exhibits the history of Merimbula, Pambula and adjacent areas for the purpose of education and enjoyment of both local residents and visitors.
Geographical and cultural context
Merimbula is a coastal town on the Sapphire Coast, southern New South Wales, halfway between Melbourne and Sydney.
The Old School Museum is in the centre of Merimbula.
The Old School Museum is in the centre of Merimbula.
Mandates/Sources of authority
Incorporated as a voluntary organisation.
Administrative structure
Committee as set out in the Society Incorporation Act (NSW) and Society rules.
Records management and collecting policies
Mosaic software used and, under the collection policy, the emphasis is on collecting material relating to the local area.
Buildings
Old School Building and storage annexe with toilet.
Holdings
Extensive local records, including historical records relating to to local institutions and businesses, oral histories, maps, books, artifacts, paintings and photographs.
Finding aids, guides and publications
See the website and brochures for details. Some local historical books for sale.
Access area
Opening times
Museum: Open Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday 1.30pm-4pm and groups by appointment.
Historical Society collection for research: by appointment only.
Historical Society collection for research: by appointment only.
Access conditions and requirements
Dependant on availability of volunteers.
Accessibility
The heritage building is not accessible to wheelchairs.
Services area
Research services
Research for the public can be conducted by volunteers for a moderate fee. Personal visits for research by appointment only.
Reproduction services
Photocopying and limited scanning available.
Public areas
Museum and grounds are open to the public on opening days or by arrangement. Office and storage annexe are closed to the public.
Control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Revised 9 December 2022
Language(s)
Script(s)
Sources
Maintenance notes
Access points
Access Points
- Arts and Culture (Thematic area)
- Genealogical (Thematic area)
- Local Studies (Thematic area)