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Museums and Collections

The University of New England houses expansive museums and collections that are open to the public. Collections of scientific, aesthetic and cultural material, and two permanent on-campus museums.

Museum of Antiquities

The only regional ancient history and archaeology museum in Australia. The Museum supports teaching and research in material culture. It promotes community interest in the history of peoples through the ages.
Natural History Museum

A curated selection of UNE's geological specimens, botanical pieces, horns, invertebrates, aquatic animals, reptiles, fossils, birds, mammals ... and more!
NCW Beadle Herbarium

More than 100,000 vascular plant specimens from all around Australia and the world. Visitors by appointment.
UNE Musical Instrument Collection

Largest collection of non-western instruments at a tertiary institution in Australia. Visitors by appointment.
UNE and Regional Archives

The University of New England and Regional Archives (UNERA) is located in the UNE Heritage Centre.
UNE Library Special Collections

Materials of special importance that are rare, fragile or relate to the New England Region. Includes rare books, plays and manuscripts.
UNE Art Collection

Over 1000 works including paintings, drawings, watercolours and prints across genres and styles. It is a distributed collection, with artworks displayed across Armidale campus buildings.
Discover UNE Walking Tours

Tours exploring the unique history, houses, gardens, and collections of UNE.

The University of New England respects and acknowledges that its people, courses and facilities are built on land, and surrounded by a sense of belonging, both ancient and contemporary, of the world's oldest living culture. In doing so, UNE values and respects Indigenous knowledge systems as a vital part of the knowledge capital of Australia. We recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of the Aboriginal community and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future.