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Heritage & Museums

Discover Griffith’s pioneer history

Griffith was proclaimed a town in 1916, a little more than one hundred years of history and heritage to explore. Take a step back in time and truly experience this period at one of our museums including the Pioneer Park Museum, Griffith Italian Museum, and the Irrigation and Wine Museum.

To get a glimpse of the social history linked to operations of ex-servicemen, women and their families from Griffith, along with military items on display, a visit to the Griffith War Memorial Museum should not be missed.

The Griffith Italian Heritage trail takes you on a tour of places that tell the story of the Italian settlement in Griffith. Some of these places no longer exist, while others have changed title. Collectively, they document the enduring legacy of Italian migration in Griffith’s landscape. Pick up a trail map from the Griffith Visitor Information Centre.

  • Griffith Water Tower Mural

    Griffith Water Tower Mural

    Located atop Griffith’s Scenic Hill, the nine megalitre drinking water tower is brought to life with a striking mural by…

  • Stained Glass Window at the Griffith Tourism Hub

    Stained Glass Window at the Griffith Tourism Hub

    Call into the Griffith Tourism Hub and take the time to look up! View the kaleidoscope of colour which is…

  • Interpretive Display at the Griffith Tourism Hub

    Interpretive Display at the Griffith Tourism Hub

    Immerse yourself in the Interpretive Display located within the Griffith Tourism Hub! Take the time to wander through the display…

  • Catania Fruit Salad Farm Griffith

    Catania Fruit Salad Farm Griffith

    Catania is a family-owned farm where you can view and gain an understanding of how a wide variety of horticulture…

  • Griffith Italian Museum and Cultural Centre

    Griffith Italian Museum and Cultural Centre

    The Griffith Italian Museum, nestled within the Pioneer Park Museum grounds, celebrates Griffith’s rich Italian legacy. The museum chronicles the…

  • Griffith Pioneer Park Museum

    Griffith Pioneer Park Museum

    The Griffith Pioneer Park Museum, which opened in April 1971, is a cherished community cultural centre and a significant repository…

  • Griffith Regional Art Gallery

    Griffith Regional Art Gallery

    The Griffith Regional Art Gallery (GRAG) is a vibrant creative space in the Western Riverina. It is the permanent home…

  • Griffith Regional Theatre Soft Sculptured Curtain

    Griffith Regional Theatre Soft Sculptured Curtain

    The Soft Sculptured Curtain was first unveiled at the Griffith Regional Theatre on 19th February 1987. A real work of…

  • Griffith Tourism Hub

    Griffith Tourism Hub

    The Griffith Tourism Hub should be your first stop when visiting Griffith! Open 7 days, and staffed by professional, friendly…

  • Mosaic Wall at Griffith Ex-Servicemen’s Club

    Mosaic Wall at Griffith Ex-Servicemen’s Club

    Whilst in Griffith, take a walk around the outside of the Griffith Ex-Servicemen’s Club and admire the remarkable tile mosaic…

  • Griffith Court House

    Griffith Court House

    The Griffith Court House was opened by the Hon. J.R. Lee, M.L.A., Minister of Justice, on August 17 1928 and…

  • Griffith Railway Station

    Griffith Railway Station

    The transit hub of Griffith, the Griffith Railway Station opened on 3 July 1916 when the Temora-Roto line was extended…

  • Our Lady of Pompeii Church

    Our Lady of Pompeii Church

    ‘Our Lady of Pompeii Church’ is a heritage-listed Catholic church in Yoogali, which is a village of Griffith. It was…

  • Donald Mackay Memorial

    Donald Mackay Memorial

    A significant piece of Griffith’s history, the recognition of Donald Mackay’s service to the city is acknowledged through this monument.…

  • 50 Years Progress of Griffith Sculpture

    50 Years Progress of Griffith Sculpture

    Sitting at the entry to Banna Ave, Griffith’s main street, this granite sculpture by Luke Zwolsman commemorates 50 years of…

  • Kathleen Aiton Memorial

    Kathleen Aiton Memorial

    This memorial of local well-loved teacher Kathleen Aiton takes its place at the entrance of the CWA Park on Banna…

  • Soldier Settlers Memorial

    Soldier Settlers Memorial

    When the Great War ended in 1918, many returning troops faced uncertainty and dangers of coming home to no work…

  • Lions Club Centenary Wall

    Lions Club Centenary Wall

    While you take a stroll through Griffith’s tranquil Memorial Garden, stop by the Lions Club Centenary Wall. The wall features…

  • Cenotaph in Griffith Memorial Park

    Cenotaph in Griffith Memorial Park

    Situated in the beautiful gardens of Memorial Park, the cenotaph pays tribute to those whose lives were lost serving in…

  • Cornucopia Sculpture

    Cornucopia Sculpture

    Cornucopia – a symbol of abundance. That’s what this unusual stainless-steel sculpture that sits in the median strip in the…

  • Memorial to Pioneer Women

    Memorial to Pioneer Women

    Visit the Griffith City Council Chambers and see this elegant brass statue in the surrounding gardens. This graceful lady is…

  • Nancy Blumer Memorial

    Nancy Blumer Memorial

    Sitting at the top end of Banna Avenue, this stunning memorial is a tribute to Mrs Nancy Blumer, a local…

  • Contribution of the Horses

    Contribution of the Horses

    Griffith acknowledges the contribution of horses – silent, hardworking partners of man. Just outside the Griffith City Council Chambers sits…

  • Griffith War Memorial Museum Inc

    Griffith War Memorial Museum Inc

    The Griffith War Memorial Museum Inc displays items of military interest and aspects of the social history linked to military…

  • Resto Pros

    Resto Pros

    Nestled in Hanwood, ‘The Gateway to Griffith’, you’ll find Resto Pros; an automotive restoration shop offering a large range of…

  • Hermit’s Cave and Scenic Lookout

    Hermit’s Cave and Scenic Lookout

    Hermit’s Cave is well worth a visit – perched high on the ridge of Scenic Hill, part of the McPherson…

  • Griffith Centenary Sculptures

    Griffith Centenary Sculptures

    Griffith celebrated 100 years of progress in 2016. The Centenary Celebrations hinged around the 17-day International Sculpture Symposium, which was…

  • Griffith’s Big Wine Bottles

    Griffith’s Big Wine Bottles

    Coffs Harbour may have the Big Banana and Woomby has the Big Pineapple, but Griffith has the Big Wine Bottles!…

  • Fairey Firefly and Dethridge Wheel Memorial

    Fairey Firefly and Dethridge Wheel Memorial

    Located in the heart of the CBD, make time to stop by two iconic monuments, important to the history of…