EDEN KILLER WHALE MUSEUM
Since 1931, the Eden Killer Whale Museum has shared the remarkable stories of Eden, Twofold Bay and the people whose lives have been shaped by sea and shore.
At the heart of the museum is the complete, 6.7-metre skeleton of Old Tom - the best-known of the killer whales that once returned to Twofold Bay. Old Tom and other orcas became famous for their extraordinary interactions with Eden’s shore-based whalers, alerting them to passing baleen whales, herding the whales towards the bay and joining the chase.
This remarkable story forms part of a much older cultural landscape. The Thaua people, part of the Yuin Nation, have enduring connections to the Country and waters surrounding Twofold Bay, including the orcas, and Aboriginal men also played important roles within Eden’s historic whaling crews.
Beyond Old Tom, visitors can explore an evolving range of exhibitions revealing the rich and varied history of Eden and the wider district - from shore-based whaling, commercial fishing and the timber industry to shipping, navigation, maritime life, community history and the town’s long naval association.
Step onto the museum’s viewing platform for sweeping views across Twofold Bay and watch for migrating whales during the season. When a whale is sighted in the bay, the museum’s famous whale siren sounds the alert.
Before leaving, browse the museum shop’s collection of books, locally inspired gifts and souvenirs, including products by regional authors and makers.
Engaging for visitors of all ages, the Eden Killer Whale Museum brings together remarkable wildlife, powerful local stories and one of Australia’s most extraordinary maritime histories - making it an essential Sapphire Coast experience.
Address: 182 Imlay St, Eden NSW 2551
Phone: (02) 6496 2094
Monday 9:15 am–3:45 pm
Tuesday 9:15 am–3:45 pm
Wednesday 9:15 am–3:45 pm
Thursday 9:15 am–3:45 pm
Friday 9:15 am–3:45 pm
Saturday 9:15 am–3:45 pm
Sunday 10:15 am–2:45 pm
