It was originally just “stuff” owned by George Chrystie, but then he and his late wife thought maybe they could make something special out of it.
“We retired as contractors and decided to move up here and just open a museum — you don’t make any money out of it but it’s a lifestyle,” he said.
“You wouldn't do it unless you liked what to do, and I'm not the sort of person who can sit around watching telly all day.”
The museum reflects decades of Australian history.
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George’s wife passed away just a few years ago and he thought he would have to close.
But it’s the support of his friends that has kept the Tocumwal museum open.
“If I didn’t have friends, I’d probably have to shut it up, but it gives me something to do — I’m still here,” he said.
George said the collection of memorabilia brings an older crowd, but there is always something that can spark people’s interest.
“Sometimes people will spend half a day and another time they'll be out in 10 minutes,” he said.
There’s a variety to see for motor vehicle lovers.
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“I’ve got about 150 chainsaws, I’ve got classic toys, trucks, tractors, caravans, everything is undercover, it’s all in one shed.
“I’ve got lots of other stuff, I’m just a collector of everything.”
The museum can be found at 139 Thorburns Rd, Tocumwal, NSW, and is open seven days a week from 10am to 4pm. Phone 5874 3358.
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