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Rushworth MuseumMuseum GardensSituated beside the Museum building and the secure shed which houses a very well restored Coxan Wagon.
is the Museum,s Garden garden,This garden which has been designed and maintained by our curator Cheryl Macansh.
It comprises bush shrubs and other hardy plants,native to our locality,
Visitors alway pause while passing to admire the garden and view the historic bottle and crockery franments which form part of the garden and all having been artfully arranged by Cheryl.
Adding additional colour to the garden is a circular concrete table featuring a mosaic designed and applied by local artist Angie Russi.
The Coxan wagon is a one of many which were manfactured by the Coxan Company of Numurkah,this wagon was donated to the Museum by the Brown family. They used it for many years on their farm to cart farm produce to the railway.
The wagon was restored by the Shed program and now takes pride and place at the museum it is a reminder of the way goods were transported before the event of the motor vehicle.
Next timeyou are passing by please pause for a while and view the Wagon and Garden.
    Spring Time in Rushworth Springtime is the best time to pay Rushworth a visit and view all the lovely wattle trees, which are now in full bloom ,
also you can take a stroll in the bush and see the great display of spring wildflowers.
While you are there why not call in at the Rushworth Museum in High Street and have a look at the numerous historical items they have on display
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The Rushworth Museum can be opened by appointment, and we welcome groups and bus tours
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Opening times are Saturday 11.00 am to 1.00 pm , Sunday's 11.00 am to 3.00 pm
Contact phone numbers for any inquires are 03 5856 1454, 03 5856 1951, or 03 5857 2352.
or e.mail the museum at rushworthmuseum AT hotmail DOT com
Admission is by a gold coin donation and visitors will be made most welcome, you will be please you called in.Rushworth Museum AGM JUly 2009The Rushworth Historical Society held its annual general meeting on the 4th of July, and a letter was received from John Fielden stating that owing to ill health and travel comments .
John stated he could no longer stay on as the President of the Museum.
John had served for many years as president and he has given the museum great leadership with the tasks that had presented while he was the president .
A election for office bearers took place and the following members were elected.
Mike Wellington has now taken on the role of President and he will be assisted by the following office bearers
Vice President George Gemmill,
Secretary Lorraine Rule
Assistant secretary Glenys Oliver.
Treasurer Heather Wellington.
Curator/ Gardner Cheryl Macansh.
Historian Jeff [Chief ] Perry.
Publicity Officer Cass Alexander.
Research Officers Rob and Rhonda Brien.
After the meeting President Mike thanked John and presented him with a letter of appreciation for the many years of dedicated service he had freely given to the Museum.
John and his wife Beverley will still remain active committee members of the museum.
The members wished them both all the best for the future .
New Members are always made most welcome, meetings take place at the Museum on the first Friday of each month at 10.00am
Annual membership will remains the same at $10.00 per year so come along and join in the activities of the Rushworth Historical Society.
 John Fielden
Rushworth Museum The Rushworth Museum has receintly had some new items donated.
Thanks to Helen and Ian Murdoch of Melbourne and they are now on display in the Museum,
So why not call in a view all the great items which are on display.
Below is a very early Kellog tyre pump.
 Rushworth Easter Festival The Rushworth Easter Festival on Easter Saturday was a huge success with a very large crowd coming from near and far to enjoy a wonderfull family day out .
The weather was just perfect and the Main street was set up with a market of many stalls.
Then at noon they were all treated to a great street parade which included old horse drawn wargons, one being hauled by a team of 8 horses, many old tractors and all the other floats were viewed with great interest.
The Rushworth Museum was open with many people taking in the opportunity to visit the Museum, many were amazed at the number of item and the way there are presented inside the museum.
The organizing committee are to be congratulated on the efficient way the whole Easter Festival was presented there was something for all age groups to enjoy.
and it was enjoyed by all who made the effort to attend , Sure they will all be back next year and bring their friends along.
Attaching some photosof the parade as they passed by the Museum .
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