A selection of items from Maldon District Museum collection.
Amalgamated Miners Association of Australasia – Maldon Branch No. 14, banner. This banner is of historic significance for its strong associations with the local miners, their economic and political achievements and inter-colonial and international trade unionism. More …
Oil painting, View of Market Place & Court House, Maldon c1864 by Henry JC Mitchell. This painting provides a rare glimpse of Maldon’s developing townscape, the surrounding topography and indigenous woodland prior to clearing. More ..
Maldon Panorama, 1861. This image of Maldon is the earliest known panoramic view of the town. It depicts the rapidly-growing fledgling town some eight years after the discovery of gold in the area. It is the earlier of two known photographic panoramas of Maldon created in the 1860s. More …
Maldon Panorama, 1867. This iconic panoramic view of Maldon was captured from the summit of Victoria-reef Hill (Derby Hill) looking west towards Mount Tarrengower in 1867. Whilst not the earliest photograph in the Museum’s collection it is one of the most significant. More …
Wedding dress & accessories of Kate Dabb, 1900. This special occasion costume is beautifully preserved, and its story provides a fascinating insight into the late-Victorian fashions, wedding etiquette and customs as observed by some sections of Maldon’s community. More …
The ‘Apple Book’ tells a touching story of the strong connections between two Maldons, on opposite sides of the world. Strong feelings of kinship and connection underpinned the desire to assist Britain’s recovery from the deprivations of World War II. More …
Using QR Codes or NFC tags
Within the museum some of these items on display are set up with QR codes and NFC tags to allow visitors to access the additional information while viewing the display.
To read QR codes on a mobile device you will need a ‘QR Code Reader’ app. You will be able to download one for free from the App Store for iPhones and iPads, or the Play Store for Android devices. Once the app is installed you need to start it and point your device’s camera at the QR code, it will scan the code and display the web page it links to.