News!

Our new mural is now in place - see below for photos

A Night at the Museum 

The history of Whitewater property - Chris and David Nelan

 

 

Temporary Exhibition

Hidden artworks from our collection

See details below

 

Current temporary exhibition:

Featuring some of our collection of artworks which do not normally see the light of day!

Future temporary exhibitions:

March - Women's exhibition (in-house)

 April - ANZAC Day - Kingston Beach RSL

 

A Night at the Museum

WHITEWATER, Kingston, 1906-2015

Chris Nelan (nee Pearsall) and son David share stories and photos of the Whitewater property which belonged to the Pearsall family for 109 years. The homestead was built by Solomon Baynton in 1870 from hand-made clay bricks.

Chris grew up in Kingston and enjoys researching the history of the area. David is currently CFO for the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority.

 

Wednesday 12th March 2025 at 7pm

Non-members gold coin donation. Seating is limited so bookings are essential. To reserve a seat email secretary@channelmuseum.org.au

or phone 6267 2333 during opening times (Sun to Fri 10.00am-3.00pm)

 

News - Mural unveiling

Our new mural on the north wall was officially unveiled on December 4th. Painted by local artist Joel Gajda, it depicts several aspects of the Channel's history. The work was funded in part by a grant from the Kingborough Council and Bunnings supplied some of the materials.