Buttons, Bricks and Other Bits
Buttons, Bricks and Other Bits 2
Buttons, Bricks and Other Bits 3

Buttons, Bricks and Other Bits

This exhibition showcases and highlights artefacts discovered and uncovered during archaeological excavations in the Port Macquarie CBD, with a particular focus on the Clarence Street area. Each piece tells a story about the daily lives of local people. Unlike today, there was no weekly garbage collection. Domestic rubbish was thrown on site into pits or used as compost.

Explore the layers of time that once rested beneath your feet and the forgotten gems from the past.

June 2026

  • Friday 5th (10:00am - 4:00pm)
  • Saturday 6th (10:00am - 4:00pm)
  • Sunday 7th (11:00am - 2:00pm)
  • Monday 8th (10:00am - 4:00pm)
  • Tuesday 9th (10:00am - 4:00pm)
  • Wednesday 10th (10:00am - 4:00pm)
  • Thursday 11th (10:00am - 4:00pm)
  • Friday 12th (10:00am - 4:00pm)
  • Saturday 13th (10:00am - 4:00pm)
  • Monday 15th (10:00am - 4:00pm)
  • Tuesday 16th (10:00am - 4:00pm)
  • Wednesday 17th (10:00am - 4:00pm)
  • Thursday 18th (10:00am - 4:00pm)
  • Friday 19th (10:00am - 4:00pm)
  • Saturday 20th (10:00am - 4:00pm)
  • Monday 22nd (10:00am - 4:00pm)
  • Tuesday 23rd (10:00am - 4:00pm)
  • Wednesday 24th (10:00am - 4:00pm)
  • Thursday 25th (10:00am - 4:00pm)
  • Friday 26th (10:00am - 4:00pm)
  • Saturday 27th (10:00am - 4:00pm)
  • Monday 29th (10:00am - 4:00pm)
  • Tuesday 30th (10:00am - 4:00pm)

Facilities

  • Family Friendly
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop

Other

  • Australian Museums and Galleries Association
  • Free Wifi

Accessibility

  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
22 Clarence StreetPort Macquarie NSW 2444

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