Museum Exhibits The exhibitions at the New Italy Museum are managed by a volunteer curator, currently Mrs. Dot Sawatzki. The heritage items displayed reflect the lifestyle and contributions of the Italian and community of New Italy to the North Coast. The contribution of Dr Florian Volpato to the New Italy Museum is very evident at the site. Both the internal and external walls of the museum building are paintings by Dr Volpato depicting scenes of Italy. Much of the signage that helps create the character of the complex has also been painted by Dr Volpato, including the panels that tell the story of the de Ray’s expedition and the immigrants eventual arrival in Sydney. Contained in the museum is a wide selection of household memorabilia from the New Italy settlement and associated rural properties, but it also contains other memorabilia not linked to the settlement. Records are held which connect these moveable heritage items to various donors. Many items in the museum also provide a tangible link to archeological places within the New Italy settlement area, such as a desk from the school and a candle stick from the church. Showcases also house photographs and pioneer family memorabilia, particularly textiles such as hand made clothing. The New Italy Museum has also recently acquired a collection of telephone memorabilia that has been used on the north Coast of NSW Select an image on the right for a brief description of some of the Museum's exhibits.

Interior of the Museum showing some of the treasures on display