The present
The Schoolhouse Museum today
Since its opening in November 1992, the museum has become a hub of information and objects relating to public primary education in NSW. It has a comprehensive collection of furniture, objects, student work, books, documents and photographs relating to teaching, learning and communication in NSW public schools spanning the 1870s to 1970s. The collection is owned and managed by the NSW Schoolhouse Museum of Public Education Inc.
The NSW Schoolhouse Museum is a popular excursion venue for schools. Students participate in a hands-on education program interacting with artefacts immersed in authentic settings and re-enacting early school learning activities. The education program is managed and run by qualified teachers and experienced facilitators.
Management
The NSW Schoolhouse Museum of Public Education is a non-profit, incorporated body managed by a voluntary committee. The education program, collection management, staffing, maintenance and conservation work are fully funded by student visit fees.
The general running of the museum’s finances, building and maintenance, collection and management and education is overseen by the museum committee. The committee meets on a Monday evening in about the fifth week of each term. The Annual General Meeting is held in Term 3. Enquiries about joining the committee are welcome.
The building is owned and managed by the NSW Department of Education through North Ryde Public School. The staff are employed through the department, funded by the incorporated body.
Volunteering
The NSW Schoolhouse Museum currently doesn’t have a structured program for volunteers. There may be opportunities for data entry and scanning items.
