Broadmeadows Museum

03/12/2025

🚨 LAST CHANCE!
The clock is ticking on Gears of Time: Ford Broadmeadows Through the Years 🏁
After months of celebrating Australia’s iconic motoring legacy, this unforgettable exhibition is closing forever on 14 December 2025. Once the doors shut — it’s gone for good.
🔧 Explore the stories of Broadmeadows’ automotive past
🏎️ See rare artefacts and racing history up close
👥 Celebrate the people who built an industry and a community
Don’t miss your final opportunity to experience the machines, memories, and momentum that shaped a generation.
📍 Broadmeadows Museum
🗓️ Final day: 14 December 2025

26/11/2025

🛁 A Legacy Fired in Clay: The Remarkable History of Twyfords

In 1970, Twyfords Sanitaryware opened a factory in Broadmeadows.

The aerial photograph is of the factory (https://twyfordshistory.blogspot.com/p/milestones.html). The second image is of a technician inspects the natural gas fired kiln at the factory (National Archives Australia, Item ID 5949314. https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/DetailsReports/PhotoDetail.aspx?Barcode=5949314).

25/11/2025

This blog on the Stat Library website is an interesting read, well worth taking the time to read.

For a few short years in the 1840s a woman named Sarah Smith made a little extra money offering accommodation and hospitality to travellers between Sydney and the yet-to-be declared Colony of Victoria. With a roof, a meal and perhaps a strong drink or two, Sarah's House or Pretty Sally's, as it came...

25/11/2025

24/11/2025

🏁 Celebrate a Legend at Broadmeadows Museum 🏁
Discover the life and legacy of Allan Moffat through an exclusive display of his racing memorabilia, some never seen before this exhibition, featured as part of the Gears of Time Exhibition. From iconic Ford Mustangs to championship triumphs, explore the story of one of Australia’s greatest motorsport heroes.
📍 Broadmeadows Museum
⏳ Exhibition closes 14 December 2025
Don’t miss this chance to step into racing history! 🚗

Museum open tomorrow, 12:00 to 2:00pm, and 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

Entry by donation.

24/11/2025

🚗💨 Calling All Car Clubs!
Rev up your engines and cruise down memory lane to the Broadmeadows Museum for an unforgettable visit to Gears of Time: Ford Broadmeadows Through the Years 🏁
This is your chance to: 🔧 Celebrate Australia’s motoring heritage
👥 Connect with fellow enthusiasts
📸 Park your pride and joy outside the museum for a perfect photo op
🏎️ Explore rare artefacts, racing history, and stories from the Broadmeadows community
Organise a club cruise, bring your classic, muscle, or modern marvel, and make it a day to remember. Group bookings welcome — just message us to coordinate!
📍 Broadmeadows Museum
📅 Open now — perfect for weekend runs!

22/11/2025

Allan Moffat OBE (1939–2025)
Australian motorsport has lost a true legend with the passing of Allan Moffat, aged 86. Born in Canada and embraced by Australia, Moffat became an icon of touring car racing, claiming four Bathurst 1000 victories, four Australian Touring Car Championships, and countless other accolades during a career that spanned decades. His fierce rivalry with Peter Brock defined an era and elevated the sport to new heights. Beyond his achievements on the track, Moffat was a pioneer in professionalism and a passionate advocate for dementia awareness in his later years. His legacy is etched into the history of Australian motorsport, and his influence will endure for generations. He is survived by his family, who ask for privacy during this time of mourning.

19/11/2025

🚨OPEN NOW!

Step into the fast lane of history at Gears of Time: Ford Broadmeadows Through the Years 🏁

Celebrate the legacy of one of Australia’s most iconic automotive hubs with an unforgettable evening of stories, speed, and steel:

🔧 Dive into the rich heritage of Ford Broadmeadows
👷 Hear firsthand accounts from the workers who built the legend
🏆 Get up close to Alan Moffat’s iconic 1970s racing suit
🏎️ Discover Lot 6 — the birthplace of Ford Special Vehicles

Whether you're a rev-head, a history lover, or just curious — this is your chance to experience the machines and memories that shaped generations of Australians.

📍 Don’t miss it. Doors are open!

Send a message to learn more

19/11/2025

Join us this afternoon at the Broadmeadows Museum for Gears of Time: Ford Broadmeadows Through the Years — an exhibition celebrating the legacy of one of Australia’s iconic automotive hubs.

� Open from 12pm to 2pm
� Discover the rich history of Ford Broadmeadows
� Explore stories from the employees who built the legacy
� See Alan Moffat’s legendary 1970s racing suit on display
� Learn about Lot 6 — the birthplace of Ford Special Vehicles

Whether you're a car enthusiast, history buff, or just curious, this is a rare chance to explore the people and machines that shaped an era.
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17/11/2025

Join us for the evening at the Gears of Time: Ford Broadmeadows Through the Years — an exhibition celebrating the legacy of one of Australia’s iconic automotive hubs.

📅 Wednesday 19 November
🕛 Open from 5pm to 7pm
🔧 Discover the rich history of Ford Broadmeadows
👷 Explore stories from the employees who built the legacy
🏁 See Alan Moffat’s legendary 1970s racing suit on display
🏎️ Learn about Lot 6 — the birthplace of Ford Special Vehicles

Whether you're a car enthusiast, history buff, or just curious, this is a rare chance to explore the people and machines that shaped an era.

17/11/2025

Join us for Gears of Time: Ford Broadmeadows Through the Years — an exhibition celebrating the legacy of one of Australia’s iconic automotive hubs.

📅 Wednesday 19 November
🕛 Open from 12pm to 2pm
🔧 Discover the rich history of Ford Broadmeadows
👷 Explore stories from the employees who built the legacy
🏁 See Alan Moffat’s legendary 1970s racing suit on display
🏎️ Learn about Lot 6 — the birthplace of Ford Special Vehicles

Whether you're a car enthusiast, history buff, or just curious, this is a rare chance to explore the people and machines that shaped an era.