Orange Heritage Trail and Museum, Orange

Wiradjuri Country

Orange has a rich historical tapestry, from the stories and traditions of the Wiradjuri people to the adventures of settlers, gold miners and commercial traders who sought prosperity in the 19th century.

Proclaimed as a village in 1846, Orange has a unique heritage best enjoyed on foot.

Orange City Council provides maps and signage to guide you along a Heritage Trail around the city centre, connecting key historic sites and buildings. Taking just an hour and a half, the Heritage Trail leaves from the Visitor Centre inside Orange Regional Museum.

You will learn the stories behind historic buildings such as the Court House and Gaol and find out more about the variety of places along the route.

You can take a moment to reflect at the Boer War Memorial and stop for a rest at Robertson Park. The 46 points of interest on the Heritage Trail are just a sample of some places and spaces you can visit.

The Heritage Trail ends at the museum, which hosts temporary and permanent exhibitions in an award-winning redevelopment completed in 2016. This is where you’ll learn more about the stories, cultures and places of the Orange region.

The Visitor Centre and Regional Museum are at the heart of a vibrant cultural precinct, including the Orange City Library and Orange Civic Theatre.

You will find great public spaces and public facilities, exciting spaces for exhibitions, innovative education and public programs, and collaborative events across all 3 facilities.