Ballina and District Museum

Overview

Would you like to learn more about the history of Ballina and surrounding areas? Then make sure to visit the Ballina and District Museum. Located in the village of Pimlico, the museum was originally…

Would you like to learn more about the history of Ballina and surrounding areas? Then make sure to visit the Ballina and District Museum.

Located in the village of Pimlico, the museum was originally the heritage listed Pimlico Community Hall built in 1937.

The museum showcases the history of the development of the Ballina District from pre-1842 when only the Nyangbul people lived in the area, to European settlement commencing in 1842 and subsequent industries including cedar cutting, shipping and sugar cane production.