12th/16th Hunter River Lancers & 24th Lighthorse Memorial Museum

12th/16th Hunter River Lancers & 24th Lighthorse Memorial Museum

Address

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174 Mann Street
Armidale NSW 2350
Tel: Pref +61 02 67729764
Fax: Fax +61 02 67724688

Postal Address

postal
NSW
Australia

Opening Hours

Thursday-Friday 12noon-4pm
Saturday-Sunday & Public Holidays 10am-4pm

Admission

Free

About

The museum is situated in a converted domestic house, in the grounds of GAZA depot, the home of the 12th/16th Hunter River Lancers. GAZA depot has been used for military purposes for 103 years and the building is heritage listed. Original horse tie rails still remain adjacent to the hall.

Collections

The collection consists of memorabilia and artefacts donated as family heirlooms, and items salvaged from disposal or destruction. The museum's focus is on the military service history of the local community, the Units in which community members served and the theatres of war. This includes Units which were raised, disbanded, amalgamated and exist today, representing the heritage of the 12th/16th Hunter River Lancers (HRL). The 12/16 HRL is an operating General Reserve Unit in the Armoured Personnel Carrier role.

Facilities

Wheelchair access, shop, guided tours, brochure available.