One of the only remaining early commercial and residential buildings in Port Macquarie it was built between 1835 and 1840 using convict labour.

It was first used as a residence or store by William Stokes and was bought for the Historical Society and opened as a museum on 18 April 1960.

The museum is classified by the National Trust of Australia (NSW).

Open: Monday to Saturday: 9.30am to 4.30pm. Charges apply.

Getting there: 22 Clarence Street.

Walking: 1 minute from the Town Green.

Contact: Port Macquarie Historical Society, phone (02) 6583 1108.