The Way It All Began
The Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Club started in 1967. Once established Jack Morrison of Geraldine brought the 'Sherratts Coal & timber yard' at 178 Talbot Street and built the building that we now know as the 'Morrison building.' Mr Morrison along with fellow club members stored their vehicles in the building hosting popular Club days enjoyed by all.
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After joining the parade through the main streets of Geraldine on New Years Eve 1970, the Club members retired the vehicles back to Jack Morrisons building, the 'Club house' on Talbot Street.
Unfortunately, one of these cars still had it's 'Magneto' battery connected. This caused a terrible fire destroying most of Jack Morrisons vehicle collection.
Only three vehicles that were in the fire, are still on display in the museum today.
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The following day Club members and other local men, arrived to offer "help to clean up," Jack Morrison was a tad dismayed at the situation and abruptly replied "take the lot!"
The land and buildings were gifted to the Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Club.
The building was then rebuilt in 1976, officially reopening in 1979, aptly named the 'Morrison building.'
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The Club then began to open their building to the public on weekends.
As more buildings went up, more Vintage and Classic vehicles and machinery went on display. The Clubs grounds became a Museum and are now open daily, ran completely by the Club volunteers.
Services
Free Wifi
Password at desk upon entry. Be sure to use the Wifi to rate us on social media and TripAdvisor!
Mobility Scooter
We have an electric mobility scooter for guests to use at no cost.
Please ask, it's no problem to access.
Toilets
New toilet facilities include a wheelchair friendly toilet and two other stalls. 'Vintage' toilet facilities available at the opposite end of the grounds also.
Hire of Meeting Room
A spacious new build with kitchen facilities. Ample tables & seating.
Great for Groups (small or large) caterers welcome. New bathrooms with wheelchair access.
Sustainability
We are committed to a sustainable future that improves the social and environmental well being of our community.
We are always forward thinking in environmental improvements that foster a sustainable future.
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We believe that that even a small step to a sustainable future is an important step.
At the Museum we use sensor lighting, saving power to minimise the environmental impact.
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Three types of rubbish disposal for our visitors are available: Compost, recycling and 'dirty rubbish' (that is uncompostable or recyclable) these bins are labelled and easily accessible.
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We promote a sense of community at our Museum, having our Club members, whom are often elder gentlemen, volunteering as our 'doormen' . This gives these lads a sense of community and also interaction with international visitors that they may not have otherwise, keeping them in touch with the world outside of our community.
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Secondly, we offer free entry for children to the Museum, we believe that this fosters the longevity of Geraldines history by making it readily available to the next generations.
Get Involved
Donate
The continuation of our museum wouldn’t be without our dedicated team of volunteers who work hard to maintain all the vintage machinery and classic cars we have on display. Their work relies on the generous donations we receive. We thank you in advance for any contribution you are able to give, big or small. Every cent is warmly appreciated.