Heritage & History
Step back in time and uncover the history of Tasmania’s Central Coast. As the second largest municipal area in North West Tasmania, our region has a story to tell.
Over the years, the Central Coast has evolved into a thriving community spanning over 30 townships and localities.
From when the Ulverstone Cenotaph was completed in 1953, to the amalgamation of Penguin and Ulverstone in April 1993, join us on a journey through time and discover the foundation of our heritage.
Left photo features: Jernej Bajzelj and colleague Rex Smith on the day they finished the Ulverstone Cenotaph in December 1953.
Right photo features: A time capsule being installed. It will be another 30 years until it can be retrieved. A plaque has recently been placed at the site to recognise the position of the time capsule buried beneath.
Hive: Museum and Art Gallery
Delve into the past and explore the milestones that have shaped our identity at Hive: Museum and Art Gallery. Here, you can view a range of collections and artefacts reflective of our extraordinary community history and heritage.
The Museum collection has been shaped through decades of individual donations and is an insight into how the Central Coast municipal area has become what it is today.
With a Research Library, you can also find local records relating to Births, Deaths and Marriages, Burials, Property Valuations, Assessment Rolls, Post Office Directories and Military Records.
Access to the Research Library is by appointment. Contact Hive’s Visitor Services team to arrange a time.
Phone: (03) 6425 2839
Email: [email protected]
Hive Opening Hours
Daily | 10am – 4pm
Closed Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning.
Hive Location
50 Main Street, Ulverstone, 7315.
Community History Archive
Are you interested in learning more about specific local or family history on the Central Coast?
Visit the Community History Archive on Level 1 of Hive, where expert Museum volunteers can assist you with any local history enquiries.
Opening Hours
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday | 1pm – 4pm
If you are unable to visit Hive in person, you can download the Archive Enquiry form below.
Once you have filled this in, you can email it to [email protected] or post it to:
Hive, Community History Archive
PO BOX 220,
Ulverstone TAS 7315
Central Coast Cemetery Records
You can also search for information and location details relating to individual grave sites using Central Coast Council’s Cemetery & Grave Information finder.