Arms of Australia Inn Museum

The Arms of Australia Inn Museum at Emu Plains is one of the oldest buildings in Penrith, if not the oldest. This former inn was built in two sections, the first around 1826.

In 1840, John Mortimer bought the building and ran it as a wayside inn on the main road to Bathurst, Orange and the gold diggings. See More...

The Nepean District Historical Society

The Arms of Australia Inn Museum is administered by the Nepean District Historical Society which meets at the Inn on the 4th Saturday of each month at 1 pm.

Member activities include the guest speakers, historical tours, a monthly newsletter, social functions and displays. Also the opportunity to learn about and participate in the history of the area. Visitors and New Members are Welcome!

Opening Hours

Opening hours are:

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9am to 2pm and Sunday 1pm to 4pm.

We will open at any other time by appointment for special occasions, weddings, school excursions, clubs and groups.

We have access and toilets for the disabled.

Admission is $5.00 per head for adults, $3.00 concession and $2.00 for children.

For out of hours tours, a surcharge of $1.00 extra per head applies.

Our volunteers are available to help with questions and give further information.

We can also provide morning or afternoon tea as well as full Devonshire teas for an additional cost.

To book: Call the Museum on 02 4735 4394 during opening hours or the secretary on 02 4735 1734 after hours.

Email Us : Nepean District Historical Society.