Historic Lydham Hall, one of the oldest homes in the St George area and the only dedicated museum in Bayside, reopens on Sunday 4 February following extensive renovations undertaken by Bayside Council.
Lydham Hall, built in the 1860s, was also the home of noted naturalist David Stead and his daughter Christina, who went on become a highly respected writer.
Council bought the building for $26,000 and it opened as a volunteer-run museum, and home of the St George Historical Society in 1971.
The museum is also home to a large collection of items from the National Trust.
The building closed in 2020 for repairs funded by a State Government grant and remained closed during COVID lockdowns which delayed renovations.
While the building was closed volunteers from the St George Historical Society took the opportunity to clean the collection.
Mayor Saravinovski said:
“This State heritage-listed building is home to a wonderful collection of fine antiques and period objects,” Bayside Mayor Bill Saravinovski said.
“I am pleased to see it open to the public once again after Council undertook some major renovations to the building including replacing the roof.”
Event Details
Lydham Hall
18 Lydham Avenue, Rockdale NSW
Sunday 4 February from 10am
Entry fees: $8 for adults, $5 for concession holders and school students, children under ten are free.
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