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Killer Whale Museum

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Killer Whale Museum
4.5
#1 of 29 things to do in Eden
Speciality Museums
9:15 AM - 3:45 PM
Monday
9:15 AM - 3:45 PM
Tuesday
9:15 AM - 3:45 PM
Wednesday
9:15 AM - 3:45 PM
Thursday
9:15 AM - 3:45 PM
Friday
9:15 AM - 3:45 PM
Saturday
9:15 AM - 3:45 PM
Sunday
10:15 AM - 2:45 PM
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  • Archaeobuff
    Sydney, Australia2,012 contributions
    Nice to wander around
    Eden is still picturesque despite the massive visiting cruise ships (They were mostly shipped out to Boydtown thanks goodness. This museum is OK and worth a stop and a wander around. Lots of history of the region explained and a small lighthouse to climb.
    Visited November 2022
    Written 18 December 2022
  • Garrett S
    128 contributions
    Nice local museum
    Eden is a pretty small town but this is one of the must-see places there. The museum provides some great history of the town and it's whaling past as well as a fully intact killer whale skeleton (get someone to explain the legend to you - it's worth it). There is a lighthouse you can climb up to for some nice views of the coast.
    Visited December 2022
    Written 14 February 2023
  • manwithabackpack
    Geelong, Australia186 contributions
    Great museum
    Small but packed with information and exhibits . In good location at top of the town. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Word of warning try and visit on not a cruise ship day as it’s packed as is the Eden township.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 6 March 2023
  • Paul N
    Brisbane, Australia107 contributions
    South Cosst trip
    This a very intriguing place telling the story of the indigenous peoples and the killer whale. It also tells the story of the relationship of the killer whale and humans in general. I have visited the Albany whaling station but this was different. It also includes a display/articles of ships lost along the coast.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 21 March 2023
  • 2CAtravelers
    Brattleboro, Vermont876 contributions
    Unique Display
    This was a short stop on our shore excursion from our cruise ship. We were given a short talk and then quickly viewed the exhibits. There are a couple of killer whale skeletons so you can really see the size of these creatures. The exhibit shared details of the local population's relationship with the local orca pods which helped facilitate their whaling industry.
    Visited March 2023
    Written 7 June 2023
  • aldavril
    Wollongong, Australia1,160 contributions
    Fascinating facts about whaling history.
    One of the oldest museums in NSW. How whaling was done in times gone by. Brave men with harpoons and rowboats. This place is very well looked after. Great exhibits. Fabulous viewing platform. There is also the huge skeleton of old Tim. Impressive. It’s over a couple of levels and there is a lift and of course a gift shop. Well worth a visit.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 15 August 2023
  • EcosseJLH
    Brisbane, Australia1 contribution
    Don’t bother, wasted 30min of my life and $30
    Past its use by date, old drab, some interesting facts mixed with uninteresting exhibits. Would Not call it a whale museum on the plus side it had the usual cheap Chinese plastic rubbish in the gift shop. Needs a total modern design, waste of a building with a wonderful view.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 26 November 2023
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EcosseJLH
Brisbane, Australia1 contribution
Don’t bother, wasted 30min of my life and $30
Nov. 2023 • Couples
Past its use by date, old drab, some interesting facts mixed with uninteresting exhibits. Would Not call it a whale museum on the plus side it had the usual cheap Chinese plastic rubbish in the gift shop. Needs a total modern design, waste of a building with a wonderful view.
Written 26 November 2023
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aldavril
Wollongong, Australia1,160 contributions
Fascinating facts about whaling history.
Aug. 2023 • Couples
One of the oldest museums in NSW. How whaling was done in times gone by. Brave men with harpoons and rowboats. This place is very well looked after. Great exhibits. Fabulous viewing platform. There is also the huge skeleton of old Tim. Impressive. It’s over a couple of levels and there is a lift and of course a gift shop. Well worth a visit.
Written 15 August 2023
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2CAtravelers
Brattleboro, VT876 contributions
Unique Display
Mar. 2023
This was a short stop on our shore excursion from our cruise ship. We were given a short talk and then quickly viewed the exhibits. There are a couple of killer whale skeletons so you can really see the size of these creatures. The exhibit shared details of the local population's relationship with the local orca pods which helped facilitate their whaling industry.
Written 7 June 2023
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Donald M
Queensland, Australia22 contributions
Exceptionally interesting man-beast interaction
May 2023
This reveals an amazing interaction of men (aborigines then whalers) & animals (orcas). Their team efforts were barely credible but the evidence in photo form and in the orca, “Old Tom’s” skeleton form, are offered as proof.
Somewhat surprisingly, Old Tom’s leadership behaviours were not passed on to any others in the pods.
If these comments seen indecipherable you must visit to find out!
The lives and times of the timber getters, ship transporters, the tuna processors are also told.
Written 5 May 2023
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Belinda G
1 contribution
Don't bother
Apr. 2023 • Couples
Family visit, terrible staff , wanted to buy a season pass was told you can't even though it clearly states it's available on the website. Wouldn't bother going again
Written 9 April 2023
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Hannah M
2 contributions
Racist
Mar. 2023 • Solo
Extremely racist account of European settlement. Museum depicted a friendly relationship between white settlers and First Nations people when in reality the Aboriginal people were upset the white people were bringing in so many diseases that they had no immunity to.

There was no recognition of any wrongdoing from the white settlers or any mention of the negative impacts of whaling.
Written 28 March 2023
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Paul N
Brisbane, Australia107 contributions
South Cosst trip
Mar. 2023 • Couples
This a very intriguing place telling the story of the indigenous peoples and the killer whale. It also tells the story of the relationship of the killer whale and humans in general. I have visited the Albany whaling station but this was different. It also includes a display/articles of ships lost along the coast.
Written 21 March 2023
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ITRT
Virginia38,566 contributions
Displays the Role of Whaling in Eden
Dec. 2022
The Eden Killer Whale Museum chronicles the importance of whaling in Eden and about the importance of whaling in Eden. Members of the indigenous Thawa people of the Yuin nation believed the whales were their warrior relatives. The skeleton of the most famous killer whale, “Old Tom”, is the centerpiece display. As the story goes, Old Tom was an orca who helped the fishermen catch baleen whales. Old Tom and his pod feasted on the lips and tongues of the baleen. Old Tom’s body was washed ashore in 1930. A decision was made to preserve his skeleton and thus the museum was established in 1931 to display it. There are about 10,000 displays and artifacts to catch your interest.
Written 10 March 2023
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manwithabackpack
Geelong, Australia186 contributions
Great museum
Mar. 2023 • Couples
Small but packed with information and exhibits .
In good location at top of the town.
Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Word of warning try and visit on not a cruise ship day as it’s packed as is the Eden township.
Written 7 March 2023
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Garrett S
Durham, North Carolina, United States128 contributions
Nice local museum
Dec. 2022
Eden is a pretty small town but this is one of the must-see places there. The museum provides some great history of the town and it's whaling past as well as a fully intact killer whale skeleton (get someone to explain the legend to you - it's worth it). There is a lighthouse you can climb up to for some nice views of the coast.
Written 14 February 2023
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Killer Whale Museum is open:
  • Sun - Sun 10:15 am - 2:45 pm
  • Mon - Sat 9:15 am - 3:45 pm