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Whilst there have been a few museums that have come and gone over the years, following is a brief run down of what is still current followed by a section detailing gone but not forgotten favourites. (At least with me anyway!)
KATE'S COTTAGE (Gladstone St. Glenrowan) Excellent museum and reconstruction of Kelly Homestead. Highlights include a replica suit of armour (apparently made by Rod Gerrett-owners grandfather).
Some items include: original newspaper engravings, some firearms, props from the early eighties mini-series" Sara Dane", a fence reputedly built by Jim Kelly various photographs of Gladstone Stein bygone days.Interestingly,the bricks on the floor are from the old Euroa police station. Although currently undergoing a renovation, lets hope the atmosphere remains the same.
COBB and Co. Gladstone St.Glenrowan.)
Another excellent museum in a more formal setting. Location is in basement
under souvenir shop. Proprietor Gary Dean also has a suit of armour. This one
was used in the 1980 re-enactments. 
Steve Harts spur appears in a glass case
as does a helmet prop worn by John Jarrett in the excellent mini-series" The
Last Outlaw"(1980).The Kelly story is told in pictures in a logical if
somewhat staid fashion with a lot of illustrations being culled from a copy of
Keith McMenomys 1984 book. her is a generous section devoted to Jack and
Violet Kelly/King which I found extremely interesting.
At that stage, as created by Don and Valda
Titbits-the
pioneers of Kelly Tourism @ Glenrowan), you could inspect McDonnell Railway
Tavern bar as the prime exhibit. God knows what Hempel did with it. Apparently
it is somewhere within his crass, historically inaccurate, bloody expensive show. This
was back in the days before the original Kelly statue was stolen and replaced
with a plastic likeness of singer "Lazy Harry".
As Benalla has often claimed to be the
centre of the Kelly story, the Kelly section of the museum hardly does it
justice. Highlights include the dock from Old Benalla Court house and Needs
green silk sash.
This should probably be putting in an appearance @ Ned: the
exhibition but that's life.) Museum also claims to have gaol door on
which Joe Byrnes body hung against. Lately though, I have heard that this
artefact isn't authentic. Signage in the Kelly section is of a very amateurish
nature and needs replacing badly.
KELLY MUSEUM Bridge St.Benalla.) No longer operating but worthy of a mention. Run by Earn Straughair, a former mayor of Benalla, this museum was my first memory of Kelly Country. Highlights included an original reward poster, a prison bed from lock up, a police officers foot locker, the gaol door now in pioneer museum), a replica suit of armour which was originally @ Glenrowan I believe.) All exhibits were always lovingly covered in cobwebs. I miss it. It's not generally looked on favourably by Kelly purists but it had a certain something.
BURKE MUSEUM Loch St.Beechworth)Originally created in honour of Robert O'Hara Burke, the figure of Ned Kelly has long taken over. Highlights include an indoor streetscape of Beechworth's yesteryear. another replica suit of armour, Ned's death mask, Aaron Sherrit doorstep currently @ Ned: the exhibition) and some unknown pieces of armour discovered in the Woolshed valley. I think.) Kelly story is adequately conveyed visually.
THE CARRIAGE MUSEUM Ford St.Beechworth.) They claim to have one of Daniel Morgan's saddles. I am not convinced.
FARMERS ARMS MUSEUM Euroa-near Seven Creeks park.) Nothing here specifically related to Ned but certainly well worth a visit!
OLD
MELBOURNE GAOL Russell St.Melbourne,)
Currently the site of the excellent NED: THE
EXHIBITION. On a standard day however, highlights include the
National Trust suit of Armour, original beam on the gallows which both Ned and
Ronald Ryan were hung from. An excellent gift and souvenir shop.
STATE LIBRARY of VICTORIA (Melbourne) An excellent collection of Kelly artefacts-a suit of armour, Jerilderie Letter and more to be set up bad displayed in the coming months. I'm excited!!
