Welcome to the Cygnet Living History Museum web site.

Keeping the History of Cygnet Tasmania fresh and alive.

The Cygnet Living History Museum serves as the repository for Port Cygnet’s history. It is also a good place to get local information on the area, as our small but merry band of volunteers are happy to help visitors with suggestions and directions.

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Hear Ye! ~ Hear Ye!
It is that time again to shuffle the seats on the Titanic ... Oh sorry ...
I meant to announce this year's Annual General Meeting ;-)



The Cygnet Living History Museum
will be holding its 2026 Annual General Meeting
At the museum, 37 Mary Street Cygnet
On Saturday, the 5th of September
Starting at 10am (please arrive a little earlier if attending).

The AGM will be immediately followed by our September committee meeting.

All members are welcome, even encouraged, to attend.
The meeting is open to the public.
Prospective volunteers are particularly welcome ;-)

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It is with great sadness, yet admiration that we announce
the passing of David Coad.



David Gerard Coad
(1958 - 2026)
Historian of the Cygnet area and English teacher.

David was a wonderful friend and Life Member of the Cygnet Living History Museum. We are eternally grateful for his willingness to support us and share the fruits of his passion for our local history.

His significant contributions to the research, recording and preservation of Cygnet’s history has created an enduring legacy for the Cygnet community. A true legend, he will be missed.

If you have stories about your experiences with David, or photos you would wish to share ... please direct to archivist.peter at clhm.org.

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NEW EXHIBIT ONGOING
Haven't seen it yet?
What is keeping you? :-)




Our new exhibit features the lives and exploits of Grandmother (Fanny Cochrane) Smith and 'The Tasmanian Nightingale', Amy Sherwin.

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Find us at 37 Mary Street, Cygnet - or use our Contact Page


Visit Our Volunteer Application Page For Details




We aim to open the museum every day. However, this depends on volunteers’ availability. Please contact us in advance if you are planning to make a special trip to our part of the world.
Please use our Contact Page to get in touch.

TYRO is available for Cashless Donations
PayPal is available for Online Donations - see below

Cygnet Maritime History Presentation and Display (2020)
Held at the Weighbridge Cottage Burtons Reserve, Cygnet

Cygnet Living History Museum is run and maintained by a small but dedicated group of local volunteers and helpers. We rely on community support to continue providing access to historic information and resources for the Local, Tasmanian and wider Australian community.

Many of our visitors are from the furthest reaches of Tasmania and very often from interstate. With a surprisingly strong representation having regularly come all the way from France (pre-COVID), where there is still considerable interest in the history of our region thanks to its exploration by various historic French expeditions.

Our purpose is to record, preserve and keep alive the history of Cygnet, Tasmania and our surrounding communities for future generations. We offer information for research, education, enjoyment, reflection and knowledge sharing.

Visit the Cygnet Living History Museum for:

• Historic Information
  For Cygnet, Huon Valley and the D'Entrecasteaux Channel region (pronounced Don-tre-cass-toe)
  Find forgotten leaves on your family tree (or perhaps even the odd convict skeleton in the closet)
  and even more buried secrets in the cemeteries
  
  
• See our collection of Photos and Artefacts
  Curated and maintained by donation and volunteers
  
  
• Donate - Help Us Keep History Alive
  Photos / Documents / Artefacts
  Financial Donation / Purchase a Cygnet Souvenir
  
  
• Take a Guided Historic Walk (Coming Soon)
  Several walks will be on offer covering various aspects of Cygnet's history
  Good for the mind and body
  
  
• Stay Safe - Help Us Manage the Virus
  While we all adjust to our new normal, we need to accept that we are not yet in a 'post COVID' world - so when visiting our museum:
  • Please Sign In With QR Code or our COVID Sign In Sheet.
  • Please continue to observe social distancing where possible
  • Make use of provided Hand Cleaner
  • Avoid touching display items (else clean hands before and after)
  • Mask wearing is not required, but also not frowned upon.
    Some of our volunteers will chose to wear a mask.
  • Ask for a Mask at any time if you feel the need.
  
  • Please sign our visitor's book - it helps us with funding opportunities.
  
  
• This is the official Cygnet Living History Museum (CLHM) web site.
  You can also follow us on Facebook.
  
  Our apologies - While there are other web sites, including other facebook pages that suggest they are connected to the Museum, these are NOT under the control of the Museum. We have asked for these pages to be amended and/or removed. However, no action has been taken by the relevant web site administrators.
  

Please feel free to use our Contact Page

PLEASE DONATE

We have Tyro at the museum and will gladly accept
a Paypal donation via the provided link below
or use the QR with your phone.

All donations are greatly appreciated and help
the museum continue to serve the community.

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