WHAT'S HAPPENING
Coming Exhibition
Shipwrecks
This September, the Tomaree Museum uncovers the maritime disasters that shaped our coast.
Our new Shipwrecks Exhibition runs for four weeks in the Main Hall at Tomaree Lodge, Shoal Bay, featuring the Sygna, Pasha Bulka and Pappinbarra — three of the 100+ wrecks recorded between Broughton Island and Anna Bay.
See rare recovered artefacts, including a jug salvaged from the Sea Foam (wrecked 1894).
Have a shipwreck artefact to lend or donate? We'd love to hear from you: tomareemuseum@gmail.com
Here is ABC Radio Newcastle's Paul Culliver speaking with TMA Chairman Doug Cross on 8 July 2026.
Newsletter
August 2026
It’s been another busy and exciting year for the Tomaree Museum Association.
In our latest newsletter, we look back at our successful ANZAC and Valerie Taylor: An Underwater Life exhibitions, celebrate the contribution of our wonderful volunteers, and share news from our 2026 AGM. We also look ahead to our upcoming Shipwrecked! exhibition, opening in September, featuring fascinating stories of vessels lost along our local coastline.
There’s plenty more happening at TMA — have a read and keep up to date!
New Audio Series
'History Highlights'
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new audio series, History Highlights, exclusively on 100.9 PSFM.
Join us as we delve into the captivating stories and pivotal moments that have shaped our part of the world. Each episode will take you on a journey through time, exploring the fascinating events, influential figures, and remarkable achievements that have left an indelible mark on our history.
Don't miss out on this exciting series, airing across the day on our favorite local station, 100.9 PSFM.
Bunnings
Sausage Sizzle
Date: 19 September 2026
Time: 9am to 4pm
Place: Bunnings Taylors Beach
Thank you for supporting our fund-raising efforts at the Bunnings BBQs.
We use only the tastiest & finest grade sausages skilfully barbecued by experienced sausage chefs and artfully placed onto the softest white bread with your choice of caramelised onions and/or barbecue, tomato and mustard sauce to make your perfect sausage sanga.
You can then wash it down with a Coke classic or Coke no sugar, Sunkist or Solo beverage and chat with TMA members about the Museum Project.
Permanent
Exhibition
Date: Everyday
Time: 10am to 4pm
Place: Inner Light, 5 Lighthouse Road, Nelson Bay
Why not visit our display at the Inner Light?
Originally developed by the Port Stephens Historical Society, and recently updated, the display provides a snapshot into our local history at a beautiful location.
Be sure to set aside some time to savour some treats in the Inner Light Tea Rooms!
Join the
TMA
We want to build a multi-faceted Museum for the many historical, cultural and ecological organisations in the area to exhibit alongside our own.
Exhibitions that will enlighten and surprise visitors and locals in an eventual permanent Museum as well as here on our website. Can we let you in on a little secret? We have a lot of fun!
If you're curious about the unique history and ecology of Port Stephens and want to research, learn and share that information and fun with us - then we hope you'll press the `Join Us' button below and sign up for a Tomaree Museum membership.
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DO YOU HAVE A STORY ABOUT PORT STEPHENS?
We invite the community to contribute stories of about 200 words on any topic connected to the Port Stephens region including people, places, buildings, or events.
JOIN in the FUN!
Are you interested in joining the Tomaree Museum Association?
The TMA is a young community driven organisation with the goal of building a permanent Museum on the Port Stephens Peninsula for all of Port Stephens and everyone interested in the area.
We want to collect, learn and share the knowledge of the many facets of our area - it's ecology and history, and the many paths our investigations lead us down. It's a detective story we'd love you to join us in.
