Paterson Court House Museum

Located in the former Court House (c1860s) in the village of Paterson. The building ceased to operate as a court house in 1967 and the museum opened in 1974. It is operated by the Paterson Historical Society and holds extensive collections including special displays on Dorothy MacKellar, Rev Rupp (orchids), the Tocal murder of 1874 and the only surviving double-sided Manchester Unity Independent Order of Odd Fellows banner.

There is a comprehensive range of publications for sale on the history of the Paterson valley including transcriptions of headstones for burials in St Paul's Church of England (Anglican) Church.

Opening times

Paterson Court House Museum is open from 11.am to 3.00pm on Sundays.

We are closed Sunday 15 & 22 December 2024 and reopen on Sunday 12 January 2025.

Group visits outside normal museum opening times can be made by prior arrangement. Email patersonmuseum@gmail.com for further details.

Special individual visits to Museum

The museum can open outside normal times for individuals or couples by prior arrangement. A fee of $50 applies and is subject to availability of volunteers. Contact us by email at patersonmuseum@gmail.com.