Everything from cards, hand towels, unique cow craft, 'world famous' pickles and jams, aprons, cushions and decorations are available from the museum gift shop and will make the perfect Christmas gift.

Christmas bush will also be available between December 8 and 13.

Meanwhile, volunteers gathered at the museum on Sunday, December 6 to raise funds for the restoration of the Manning's last remaining milk boat 'Sunlight'.

They cooked up a storm for the small group, complete with sausages, bacon, tea and coffee.

The museum remains open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 3pm on the corner of Main and Queen Street.

Entry to the museum is $5 for adults, $3 for dads and free for school children.

The museum, operated by the Cundletown and Lower Manning Historical Society, has a major collection of all aspects of the dairy industry and includes the extra activities of the farmers of timber and sleeper cutting, which supplemented their income.

As volunteer Ruth Crossman said, "history comes to life here, so come and see us."