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The museum was established in 2003 to preserve, educate and display the history of nurses, medical staff and infectious diseases throughout the hospital’s 122 years of operation.

10/09/2025

Day 6 History Week of our water stories

Christo invaded the Coast was the headline , and many agreed! This would not be accepted today with our environmental knowledge of the damage for our beautiful bay. The sheeting and rope was found in our waters for many years and many of the small birds and insects were killed or damaged. An environmental disaster.

This is the authors opinion.

09/09/2025

Day 5
Water stories for History Week
Everyone who worked at the Hospital went to the beach. It was a place to relax between nursing shifts, to explore and to entertain family

08/09/2025

History week day 4 Connections to water

The Coast Hospital was established in 1890’s and in this photo you can see how close it was to the water. Fresh air and sunshine was their mantra as there was very little else, no vaccines, and no antibiotics.

When the southerly busters came they were frontline. One nurse was blown off the verandah and broke her arm! You can see the newly built Flowers Wards started in 1915.

Also the road out to the cemetery. If you look very closely you can see the laundry where the Golf Centre is today with the sheets out drying.

07/09/2025

History Week day 3

Connection to water.

These 2 adventurous nurses paddle an old door on the ornamental lake, today known as the Golf Course water feature

06/09/2025

Photo 2

Photo 2 History Week . Connection to the water.Little Bay beach with Coast Hospital buildings. Boat ramp was there for many years and a couple of kids playing near boat ramp.

05/09/2025

History Week

Photo 1

Little Bay beach 1881.

Tents on the beach erected for smallpox patients. Long wooden fence separating them from contacts. Police in charge. Sir Henry Parkes stated they “needed to establish a hospital away from the metropolis to ensure safety and confidence” and so begins the Coast Hospital by the sea.

01/09/2025

The NSW History Week theme for 2025 is "Water Stories", exploring the fundamental connection between water and history.
Prince Henry Hospital Nurses Museum will be posting a photo each day to reflect our connection in Little Bay.
Today at the beach we have our nurse off duty in a tug-o-war. The beach was their playground, isolated and remote. These girls were the back bone of the Coast Hospital and the water their place to relax after a hard days work.

29/08/2025

PRINCE HENRY NURSES REUNION 2025
2 MONTHS to GO!
Saturday October 25, 2025, from 10am
Please contact us for more information.
PHH-museum@outlook.com

27/07/2025

Bring back the old over bed tables!!!! This one was NOT designed by a nurse!

13/07/2025

Coast Cemetery today!
Finally Mr Yip has been able to pay his respect to his great grandfather! Well done navigating government departments!

25/06/2025

Protect the people you love from serious illness.

Getting vaccinated not only protects you, but it also protects your grandparents from serious illness and means you don’t miss out on precious moments together.

For more information about vaccinations, visit www.health.nsw.gov.au/vaccinationinfo

19/06/2025

CALLING ALL NURSES & MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS – WE NEED YOU! 🩺🏥
Just like in 1958, Prince Henry Hospital Museum is sending out a call to action! 🚨
Due to growing interest and an increase in booked tours, we're urgently seeking volunteers with a nursing or medical background to join our passionate team of tour guides.
🗓️ Volunteer commitment:
Just one day every 2–3 months – on a Tuesday or Sunday.
Full training is provided, and we’ll support you every step of the way!
Our visitors love hearing real stories from those who’ve lived the experience – your knowledge and insights bring the tours to life and keep the rich history of Prince Henry Hospital alive.
💬 Why we need you:
If we can’t meet tour demand, the services we offer will be affected.
Your help ensures we remain a vibrant part of the community and continue preserving this important part of our heritage.
💙 Help us keep the legacy of PHH alive – get involved today!
📩 Email phh-museum@outlook.com to find out more.

Address

2 Brodie Avenue
Matraville, NSW
2036

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 2pm
Sunday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+61290190784

Website

https://princehenryhospitalmuseum.org/

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