The “Bundawarrah Centre” was established in 2011 to reflect the growing diversity of the Temora Rural Museum site. While the Rural Museum remains the principal attraction of the complex, its street frontage has been remodelled to provide a modern and welcoming introduction to the Temora community through the Temora Visitor Information Centre.

Providing guidance to tourists wishing to explore Temora and surrounding districts. Books, maps, friendly faces and merchandise.

Located within the grounds of the Bundawarrah Centre, the Ambulance Museum is a project of the Temora community supported by NSW Ambulance, among other authorities. It represents the culmination of many years' work by volunteers, including about 30 retired and serving NSW Ambulance paramedics, who have travelled thousands of kilometres to secure and preserve items of historical interest.

Ambulance vehicles and conveyances dating back to 1897 and originating from throughout Australia, including NSW, ACT and Victoria are showcased. The museum currently boasts over 20 ambulances, including a 1916 Overland military ambulance on loan from a private collector, which is in original, pristine condition. Also included is the only remaining horse-drawn ambulance operated by NSW Ambulance from 1897 (originally known as the Civil Ambulance and Transport Brigade), three Ashford litters and a 1938 Dodge ambulance featuring the old "ambulance cream" paintwork.

Bundawarrah Centre Manager, Bill Speirs, said the ambulance component represented the realisation of a long-held dream. NSW Ambulance previously established a museum out of its former headquarters at Circular Quay in 1964, before the centre of operations was relocated during the 1970s and the museum was "quietly packed away". Many items were stored at Auburn Station where they remained until Temora historians Eddie Sams and his wife Leonie, began a campaign to establish a new national museum.

Step back in time at Temora Rural Museum and experience life through the past two centuries. The museum showcases the rich heritage of not only Temora Shire, but agriculture, gold mining and many other facets of country life in general.

One of Australia’s most outstanding rural museums, it will take you on a trip down memory lane, providing an insight into the lives of pioneering rural families.

The museum is managed by a section 355 committee of Temora Shire Council in co-operation with a dedicated group of local volunteers. Regular working bees by museum volunteers over the past 30 years have added many features to the display including a cottage of hardwood slabs that was Sir Donald Bradman’s first home, a one room public school, bush church, country dance hall, printery, flour mill and ambulance station. 

The memorabilia of noted boxing promoter, Jimmy Sharman, along with a comprehensive working display of sound technology and a fully furnished pioneer cottage, complement a gallery dedicated to the impressive rock and mineral display created for Temora by the late Athol Stean.

Decades of collecting and restoration have provided the museum with an outstanding collection of tractors, stationary engines and agricultural machinery, many of which are maintained in working order.

Each year on the second Saturday in March, the museum celebrates its anniversary with a packed program of live exhibitions featuring cottage crafts, bush trades, music and vintage machinery demonstrations. A highlight of the day is the grand parade of classic tractors led by a Fowler steam traction engine.

The museum also houses the Temora Family and Local History research centre, which is a great resource for anyone interested in investigating their family’s roots.

You can browse the museum’s displays on your own, or take advantage of the extensive knowledge of volunteer guides who can provide that extra level of local knowledge on each exhibit.

Associated with the Visitor’s Centre is Mother Shipton’s. This facility offers a full commercial kitchen and seating for groups of up to fifty guests. Opening onto a paved terrace overlooking the landscaped grounds of the museum, “Mother Shipton’s offers the perfect venue for family, community or business gatherings.

The Temora Local and Family History Research Centre is co-located with the Rural Museum. Conducted by the Temora Local & Family History Group, the centre provides assistance to family and community historians through its extensive and ever increasing collection of resources.The Centre is open on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons from 1.00pm to 4.00pm each week and at other times by appointment.Staff can be contacted by phone on 02 69772038 or preferably by email at temorafamilyhistory@bigpond.com. Research fees begin at $30.00 and increase to reflect the extent of research required and duplicated records sought.The Research Centre is supported by the Temora Community Archive which is also located on site. An extensive collection of Local Government, Community and Family records, this reference library resource includes the historical records of Temora Shire Council, local newspaper files, and the Minutes and other records generated by a host of local organisations and community groups.

“Temora Shed 4 Men” is also based at the Bundawarrah Centre. With a membership in excess of seventy local men, the men’s shed is a hive of activity, with its members always engaged on a wide variety of private or community centred projects. Carpentry & joinery, bicycle repairs and gardening are among the themes that occupy the members. Members also undertake restoration projects in support of the Rural Museum. The Shed 4 Men opens regularly on Monday and Thursday from 9.00am and on Wednesday afternoons from 1.00pm. For enquiries please ring 0428 924163