Tweed Regional Museum - Murwillumbah

Tweed Regional Museum – Murwillumbah explores the history and culture of the Tweed through exhibitions, objects, photographs, public programs and learning experiences. Its collection spans 20 million years of the region’s story to the present day, with more than 15,000 objects and 50,000 images available to explore online or through research enquiries. Topics include local Aboriginal cultural heritage, the Tweed’s volcanic geology, and the people and places that have shaped the area.

The museum’s permanent exhibition, Land | Life | Culture, is one of its key ways of presenting the region’s stories. Alongside the permanent display, the museum runs a changing program of exhibitions, events and activities that develop themes from its collection and community. The website also highlights Museum on Wheels, a mobile museum that takes exhibitions, objects, workshops and other experiences to festivals, markets, events and special locations throughout the Tweed and beyond.

The Murwillumbah site combines heritage architecture with contemporary interpretations, creating a setting for cultural experiences that connect local history with current community stories. The museum acknowledges the Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking people of Bundjalung Country, including the Goodjinburra, Tul-gi-gin and Moorung–Moobah clans, as the traditional owners and custodians of the land and waters within the Tweed Shire boundaries. That acknowledgement sits alongside the museum’s focus on sharing community knowledge and encouraging curiosity about the region.

Located at 2 Queensland Road in Murwillumbah, the museum is open to school and community groups and offers learning experiences as well as general visits. It suits visitors wanting a deeper understanding of the Tweed, whether they are exploring the collection independently, attending a program or visiting an exhibition. The museum has received recognition for its exhibitions, community engagement and outreach, including national awards for Museum on Wheels and Land | Life | Culture. Check the current program before visiting, as exhibitions and events change throughout the year.