Eden Killer Whale Musuem

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Eden Killer Whale Museum
182 Imlay Street
Eden NSW 2551

Postal Address:
PO Box 304
EDEN NSW 2551

Ph: 02 6496 2094
Fascimile: 02 6496 2024
E-mail: orcaview@acr.net.au
Website: http://www.acr.net.au

The Eden Killer Whale Museum features displays on early whaling activities in the Twofold Bay/Eden area. From the shore-based whaling sites of Boydtown, the museum features the involvement of local killer whales in herding whales, displaying the skeleton of "Old Tom" (1831). The maritime history of the NSW South Coast is displayed together with the areas Aboriginal past, and the development of the fishing industry. The museum features a maritime library, research centre, 80-seat theatre, gift and bookshop, and travelling exhibitions. Group and school excursions welcome, guided tours by arrangement, and friends of the museum meet monthly. Theatre also available for conferences, watch Whales in the north bay from the balcony.

Opening times:
9.15 am - 3.45 pm Monday - Saturday; 11.15 am - 3.45 pm Sunday.

Admission:
Adults $5.50, children (5-15 years) $1.50.

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