Tasmania · Attraction
St Helens History Room
Break O'Day stories come alive
schedule 1 min read / Updated Jun 2026
The St Helens History Room is a regional museum at the St Helens Visitor Information Centre that chronicles the layered heritage of the Break O'Day area, from its deep Aboriginal history through maritime traditions to the tin-mining era of Chinese immigrants. Located at 61 Cecilia Street in central St Helens, it is open seven days a week with a modest admission fee. The collection spans documents, photographs, artefacts, and interpretive displays covering the mountains-to-sea extent of the region.
The museum's permanent collection includes material relating to the local Palawa people, the early colonial fishing and timber industries, and the remarkable story of Chinese tin miners who worked the creeks of north-east Tasmania from the 1870s onwards. Maritime history features prominently, reflecting St Helens' long identity as a fishing and boating town on Georges Bay. Research appointments are available by arrangement for those tracing family or local history, and the team can assist with access to archival records.
The History Room shares its building with the St Helens Visitor Information Centre, making it a practical first stop for anyone arriving in the region. Staff can advise on road conditions, campground availability in the Bay of Fires, and current conditions at local parks. The museum runs occasional off-season programs and community events throughout the year. Admission is modest, with children generally free.
Where to stay
Holiday parks near St Helens History Room.
2 options via our booking partner
BIG4 Tassie Getaway Parks St Helens
Saint Helens
·1.2km away
Scamander Sanctuary Holiday Park
15.6km away
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