Rutherglen Historical Society and the Common School Museum

Housed in Rutherglen’s original c1872 school building the Common School Museum houses a fascinating collection of historical artifacts from Rutherglen and surrounds. Farming implements, wine paraphernalia, mining equipment, early photographs and a perfectly re-created period schoolroom are just a few of the highlights. Museum is open first and last weekend of each month 12:30pm - 4:00pm, other times available by appointment. Groups catered for at any time by appointment. Family History - visit the museum to get help researching your family history and have a huge amount of local information in the museum records. The society houses Rutherglen rate records and Rutherglen Sun editions on microfilm, with Victorian Births, Deaths & Marriages records on microfiche, Carlyle & District Cemetery records and local school records. To help the museum exist as a Society there is a small fee for any research carried out – $30 per initial enquiry. If you would like further information please contact the museum. The society’s fireproof vault is also available for groups to store valuable documents and historical artefacts.