The Harden-Murrumburrah Historical Museum is housed in the imposing 1912 School of Arts building and features the local history of gold mining, agriculture, railways, the 1st Australian Light Horse regiment and domestic life.

Displays include a blacksmith’s and wheelwright’s premises (1874 – c.1940), historic garments from 1880, the impressive Harden Railway refreshment room bar, made of oak and brass, plus railway memorabilia and artefacts, a chemist’s shop exhibition with items dating back to 1890, a music room, an early Australian kitchen with paraphernalia, a vintage bathroom and thunderbox, a child’s bedroom and a photographic collection.