The NSW Schoolhouse Museum of Public Education provides a glimpse of schooling from the past. Housed in restored early schoolrooms, the museum collects and preserves objects relating to the history of public education in NSW.

The museum is a popular excursion venue for schools. Students participate in a hands-on education program run by qualified teachers and experienced staff. Bookings for Terms 3 and 4 are being taken now - booking information and dates available, schools program flier.

The NSW Schoolhouse Museum was the first building of North Ryde Public School. The original schoolroom was built in 1877 for 45 pupils with extra rooms built in 1883 and 1910. The museum is also open for group tours and the general public by appointment.