Featuring displays recording the history of electricity and items reflecting the impact of the development of electricity on modern society.

The Tamworth Powerstation Museum was opened in 1988.

The Museum has special working displays including a generator that demonstrates the principle of Faraday’s first dynamo, and a working installation of the electric telegraph - the first practical use of electricity.

The Museum has several exhibition areas displaying early electrical appliances used for washing, cleaning, heating, cooking, cooling and entertainment.

The two restored John Fowler under-type semi-portable steam engines at the Museum are the only two of their kind to be found in the world.

The first lamps were Vacuum Carbon

In 1907 Electric lighting was made available to homes and shops supplied during the day from a battery charged overnight when the dynamos were run for the street lights.

The "History and development of Electricity" is a unique feature of the Tamworth Powerstation Museum.
This includes a special pictorial display of the pioneers of electricity and their discoveries, leading to the modern electrical world we live in.

OPEN
Wednesday to Saturday 9am to 1pm

ADMISSION
Single $3.50
Family $7.00
Group Bookings encouraged by appointment
Museum Volunteers are available to provide a guided tour.

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