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MUSEUMS & HERITAGE MID WEST

MUSEUMS AUSTRALIA (WA) ADVANCING MUSEUMS, GALLERIES AND CULTURAL CENTRES

M U S E U M S & H E R I T A G E

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Monkey Mia

Denham Meekatharra

Sandstone

Kalbarri

Northhampton

Dongara

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Greenough

Carnamah

MorawaMingenew

Perenjori

Wubin

Walkaway

Mullewa

Yalgoo

Mt. Magnet

Paynes Find

Moora

Watheroo

Coorow

Three Springs

Jurien Bay

LancelinNew Norcia

Wongan Hills

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CARNAMAH HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM

SHARK BAY WORLD HERITAGE DISCOVERY & VISITOR CENTRE

IRWIN DISTRICT MUSEUMRUSS COTTAGE MUSEUM

BIRDWOOD MILITARY MUSEUMGERALDTON REGIONAL ART GALLERY

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM GERALDTONLIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS COTTAGEGERALDTON REGIONAL LIBRARY

VICTORIA DISTRICT HOSPITAL (BILL SEWELL COMPLEX)

CENTRAL GREENOUGH (HISTORIC SETTLEMENT)

GREENOUGH MUSEUM AND GARDENS

GWALIA GHOST TOWN & MUSEUM

MORAWA DISTRICT HISTORICAL MUSEUM

MONSIGNOR HAWES PRIEST HOUSE MUSEUM

NEW NORCIA MUSEUM

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CHIVERTON HOUSE MUSEUM

LYNTON HERITAGE SITE

SANDSTONE HERITAGE MUSEUM AND VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE

WALKAWAY STATION MUSEUM

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ContentsMid West Region ...................... 4Carnarvon ................................. 4Carnamah ................................. 5Chapman Valley ...................... 5Denham .................................... 6Dongara .....................................7Geraldton ...................................7Greenough ............................... 10Gwalia ......................................11Morawa ................................... 12Mullewa .................................. 12New Norcia .............................. 13Northampton ........................... 13Sandstone ................................ 14Walkaway ................................ 14Wongan Hills ........................... 15Wubin ....................................... 15Yalgoo ...................................... 15

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C A R N A M A HSITE NAME: CARNAMAHHISTORICAL

SOCIETY&MUSEUMADDRESS: 10 Macpherson Street, Carnamah 6517PHONE: 08 9951 1575 or

08 9951 1690WEB: www.carnamah.com.auE-MAIL: mail@carnamah.com.auOPEN: Fridays 1.30pm – 5pm or by requestADMISSION: Free entry. Donation appreciated

The extended Carnamah Museum was reopened in 2012 and contains a diverse collection of objects and photographs from Carnamah’s agricultural, social, commercial and domestic past - from farm machinery through to household items. A large selection of historical information and photographs can also be found on the website.

SITE NAME: MACPHERSONHOMESTEAD ADDRESS: Bunjil Road, Carnamah 6517 PHONE: 08 9951 1690 or 08 9951 1575 WEB: www.carnamah.com.au/homesteadE-MAIL: mail@carnamah.com.au OPEN: By appointment ADMISSION: Free entry. Donation appreciated

Located just one kilometre east of town off the Bunjil Road is the large stone homestead built by the Macpherson family in the 1860s. Make an appointment to see inside or stop by at any time to see the exterior of the restored homestead, its ruinous outbuildings and machinery displays.The front verandah offers a nice view of the Carnamah townsite and surrounding farmland.

C H A P M A N VA L L E Y SITE NAME: CHAPMANVALLEYHISTORICAL

SOCIETYMUSEUMADDRESS: East Terrace Nanson 6532

(just off Chapman Valley Road)OPEN: Wednesday 9am – Midday Sunday 1pm – 4pmADMISSION: By donation

Located in the original Chapman Valley Roads Board Building (circa 1913) and adjoining display sheds. The museum has an interesting range of farm machinery as well as an extensive illustrated display of local history of the Chapman Valley dating back 120 years. Information on family histories is available.

There is a heritage trail in the Chapman Valley. To obtain the heritage trail brochure and other local tourist information visit the Shire of Chapman Valley, Nabawa, ph: 9920 5011.

M I D W E S T R E G I O N

The majority of our Mid West museum collections are curated and managed by volunteers who look forward to telling you about their local history through museum displays, publications and heritage trails. Where staff are also members of their local historical society they may be able to assist with genealogical information and photographs. General tourist information is available at Visitors Centres and Shire Offices throughout the region.

C A R N A R V O NSITE NAME: CARNARVONHERITAGEPRECINCTADDRESS: Annear Place Babbage Island,

Carnarvon 6701PHONE: 08 9941 4309WEB: www.carnarvonheritage.com.auEMAIL: carnarvonheritage@wn.com.auOPEN: 1 Mile Station Restaurant, Interpretive

Centre and Railway Station Museum: daily 9am – 5pm Lighthouse Keepers Cottage Museum: daily 10am – 1pm April to November

ADMISSION: Admission to museums by donation. Fees apply for Jetty walk and Coffee Pot train.

The Heritage Precinct is home to the One Mile Jetty, Interpretive Centre and 1 Mile Station Restaurant plus a wide variety of heritage displays including the story of HMAS Sydney II and HSK Kormoran battle of 1941 and the Shearing Hall of Fame.

Tourist information is available at Carnarvon Visitor Centre on Robinson Street. Phone 08 9941 1146

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D E N H A MSITE NAME: SHARKBAYWORLDHERITAGE

DISCOVERY&VISITORCENTREADDRESS: 53 Knight Terrace, Denham WA 6537PHONE: 08 9948 1590WEB: www.sharkbayvisit.comEMAIL: sbdc@sharkbay.wa.gov.auOPEN: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm

Saturday and Sundays 10am – 4pmADMISSION: Fees Apply

Showcasing internationally inspired collections with today’s interactive technology, the Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery Centre is a ‘must see’ on any travellers itinerary.

DiscoverHere you can discover the ‘real’ Shark Bay, full of natural wonders, world heritage, adventure and historic treasures of Dutch, English and French explorers from as early as 1616.

WorldHeritageThe Centre celebrates Shark Bay’s bio-diversity of eco-systems and explores the area’s World Heritage listing, natural landscape, bays, islands, lagoons, marine and terrestrial landforms and animals. Shark Bay is one of only 16 sites worldwide that satisfy all four criteria for World Heritage listing, boasts 10% of the world dugong population, and is home to dolphins, whales, manta rays, turtles, sharks, fish species and rare marsupials.

TheCentreThe Centre utilises artefacts, specimens, models, photo galleries, illustrations, dioramas and electronic media to introduce visitors to all the major features of Shark Bay, Indigenous and European culture, maritime and pastoral history, the flora and fauna of the region and much more.

Exhibits include some of the very interesting and colourful stories of the residents of Shark Bay; interviews with scientists and Department of Parks and Wildlife officers; a timeline dating back from 1616 to the present, displaying an old map that Captain Dirk Hartog and William Dampier illustrated while on voyage around our bays; and artefacts from the Zuytdorp ship wreck lost in 1712.

The centre is arranged in three galleries: Living Place, Mapping Place and Experiencing Place. The displays take you on a most amazing journey around Shark Bay and across time, in company and conversation with those who have been part of this extraordinary place.

D O N G A R ASITE NAME: IRWINDISTRICTMUSEUMADDRESS: Old Police Station,

5 Waldeck Street, Dongara 6525PHONE: 08 9927 2323WEB: www.irwinhistory.org.auEMAIL: idhs@midwest.com.au or

tourism@irwin.wa.gov.auOPEN: weekdays 10am – 12 noonADMISSION: Fees apply

Located in the Old Police Station, Courthouse and Goal (1870), exhibits tell the story of the Dongara Old Police Station, the story of the invasion of rabbits into Western Australia, the Irwin coast shipwrecks, and the photographers of the Irwin District. Visit the cells and learn about ticket-of-leave men of the district. Brochures are available for a town heritage walk featuring 28 heritage sites, a self-guided tour of the Dongara Cemetery and beautiful walks around Port Denison.

Tourist information is available at the Dongara Denison Visitor Centre (next to the museum). Phone: 08 9927 1404 email: ddtc@wn.com.au

SITE NAME: RUSSCOTTAGEMUSEUMADDRESS: St Dominic’s Rd, Dongara 6525WEB: www.irwinhistory.org.auOPEN: By appointment ADMISSION: Fees apply

Russ Cottage was built in 1870 by Titos Russ and opened as a museum in 1971. The cottage depicts the life of a typical family in the 1800s with each room containing many objects associated with the Russ family and other district settlers.

A QR code is on the wall at the cottage.

G E R A L D T O NSITE NAME: BIRDWOODMILITARYMUSEUMADDRESS: Birdwood House, Chapman Rd, Geraldton,

WA 6530PHONE: 08 9964 1520EMAIL: geraldtoncityrsl@bigpond.comOPEN: Monday and Thursday 10am – 2pm

Friday from 5pm Sunday 11am – 2pm Other times by arrangement with curator, 0408 222 653

ADMISSION: Gold coin donation appreciated.

A collection of military memorabilia housed in Birdwood House, home of the Geraldton City RSL, located on the corner of Forrest Street and Chapman Road.

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SITE NAME: GERALDTONREGIONALLIBRARYADDRESS: 37 Marine Terrace, GeraldtonPHONE: 08 9956 6659WEB: www.library.cgg.wa.gov.auEMAIL: library@cgg.wa.gov.auOPEN: Monday: 1pm – 6pm, Tuesday and

Thursday: 9am – 8pm, Wednesday: 9am – 6pm, Friday: 9am – 5pm, Saturday: 9.30am – 1pm and Sunday: 1.30pm – 4.30pm (Heritage Services staff are available Monday-Friday, office hours only).

ADMISSION: Free entry

The importance of preserving our local heritage is highly valued by the City of Greater Geraldton. Our region is steeped in history, from the recognition of Aboriginal stories and culture, to the sagas of shipwrecks and early exploration. Themes of colonial expansion, migration, the war years, and the development of a progressive port and district, are all exciting historical journeys awaiting your discovery.

The Geraldton Regional Library provides a gateway to these stories which make up the vibrant heritage of our region. The Local Studies Collection includes books, photographs, oral history recordings, newspapers, maps, cemetery indexes and other ephemera items.

The City also proudly supports three local community-run museums, namely the Greenough Museum and Gardens, the Lighthouse Keepers Cottage Museum and the Walkaway Station Museum. Each Museum offers a unique window into the past, with fascinating displays, exhibits and memorabilia which will inspire and enthral.

What do the Greenough Museum and Gardens and the National Gallery of Australia have in common? They both have in their collections a sketch by Tom Rand of the disastrous flood that occurred at Greenough in 1888.

A Walkaway Charity Queen! This photo shows Dorcas [Mrs M.J.] Logue being crowned Charity Queen in Geraldton in 1916. Dorcas was crowned

for her fund raising efforts for wounded soldiers during WWI.

( Left ) An antique sideboard, household items and heritage fashion on display at the Lighthouse Keepers Cottage Museum.

SITE NAME: GERALDTONREGIONALARTGALLERYADDRESS: 24 Chapman Rd, GeraldtonPHONE: 08 9964 7170WEB: www.artgallery.cgg.wa.gov.auEMAIL: grag@artgallery.wa.gov.auOPEN: Monday to Saturday 10am – 4pm

Public holidays 1pm – 4pm CLOSED Sunday

ADMISSION: Free entry, Donation appreciated.

Housed in the Heritage listed former 1907 Town Hall, the Gallery cares for the City of Greater Geraldton Art Collection, comprising over 450 artworks. The collection boasts works by local and West Australian contemporary artists, and historically significant works by Norman Lindsay, Robert Juniper, Howard Taylor, Hans Heysen, Elizabeth Durack and more.

Recent renovations in 2014 now provide a vibrant exhibition interior. The Gallery conducts education and youth activities, including artist’s talks and children’s programs.

SITE NAME: WESTERNAUSTRALIANMUSEUMGERALDTON

ADDRESS: Museum Place, Batavia Coast Marina, Geraldton 6530

PHONE: 08 9921 5080WEB: www.museum.wa.gov.auEMAIL: geraldton.museum@museum.wa.gov.auOPEN: Daily 9.30am – 4pmADMISSION: Free Entry. Suggested donation $5.

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, the Western Australian Museum - Geraldton celebrates the rich heritage of the land, sea and people of the Mid West. Visitors can enjoy guided tours focusing on major shipwrecks in the region including the Batavia and learn more about the discovery of HMAS Sydney (II). Discover ancient landforms, Yamaji history and culture, and the region’s natural landscapes and marine environment. The Museum shop has a wide range of books, souvenirs and gifts.

SITE NAME: LIGHTHOUSEKEEPERSCOTTAGEADDRESS: 355 Chapman Rd, Bluff Point, Geraldton PHONE: 08 9923 1837 EMAIL: gtonhistsoc@wn.com.auOPEN: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

10am – 3.30pmADMISSION: Fees apply

Set amongst shady trees with a rotunda for public use at the rear, the Lighthouse Keepers Cottage, built in 1876, is the Geraldton Historical Society’s headquarters and, archival centre with an extensive collection of historic photographs, members lending library, and reference and research books. Among the displays are many heritage lifestyle objects including a collection of antique lace and china.

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SITE NAME: VICTORIADISTRICTHOSPITAL (BILLSEWELLCOMPLEX)

ADDRESS: Cnr Chapman Road and Bayley Street, Geraldton

PHONE: 08 9964 4344EMAIL: jimpatt@westnet.com.auOPEN: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

(tours 2 pm Tuesday and Friday)ADMISSION: Free entry

The historical display dates back to 1887. The Victoria District Hospital was officially opened on 23rd June 1887 timed to coincide with celebrations for Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee and operated as a hospital until 1966. In February 2012 the national Trust of Australia (WA) allotted space in the foyer of Victoria House for a permanent display. Members of the Ex-victoria District Hospital Staff Association (EVDHSA) have created an exhibition of the artefacts and photographs of the building’s long history housed in acrylic showcases.

G R E E N O U G HSITE NAME: CENTRALGREENOUGH

(HISTORICSETTLEMENT)ADDRESS: Brand Hwy, Greenough 6532PHONE: 08 9926 1084WEB: nationaltrust.org.au/wa/heritage-placesEMAIL: centralgreenough@bigpond.comOPEN: Daily 9am - 4pm, Public Holidays and

February: 10am – 4pmADMISSION: Fees apply.

National Trust members free.

Central Greenough (historic settlement) is a collection of 11 historic buildings from the 19th century, including a police station, courthouse and gaol, convent, two consecrated churches, a State school, Presbytery and a community hall.

Most buildings are open and contain a range of furnishings and exhibitions telling their varied stories including an 1898 school Busary Exam for visitors to try. There is also a modern café, visitor centre and gift shop at the entrance to the settlement which offers home cooked food, great coffee, beers, wines, a large selection of teas, homemade cakes, scones and biscuits in the modern, air-conditioned café and alfresco area. Ask about the monthly Sunday market.

SITE NAME: GREENOUGHMUSEUMANDGARDENS

ADDRESS: 11 Phillips Road (just off the Brand Highway 19km south of Geraldton or 4.5km north of Central Greenough Historical Settlement)

PHONE: 08 9926 1890WEBSITE: www.greenoughmuseum.com EMAIL: pioneer_museum@westnet.com.auOPENING HOURS: Daily 9.30am – 3.30pmADMISSION: Fees apply for Adults and Groups.

Accompanied children under 16 free.

Discover the social history of Greenough set up in the spacious rooms of what was once the largest house in this area (built between 1862-80 for John & Elizabeth Maley). Wander through Elizabeth’s Garden and the Community Vegie Garden. View the historic trees (including what could

be Australia’s oldest leaning gum tree). The museum’s aim is to provide an interpretation of life of the Greenough Flats from Aboriginal times to today. This is no longer your traditional house museum. Prepare to be surprised.

G WA L I A SITE NAME: GWALIAGHOSTTOWN&MUSEUMADDRESS: Tower St, Gwalia 6438PHONE: 08 9037 7122MOBILE: 0419 958 199WEB: www.gwalia.org.auEMAIL: museum@gwalia.org.auOPEN: Daily 10am – 4pm. Closed over the

Christmas and New Year periodADMISSION: Fees apply

Gwalia Ghost Town & Museum focuses on the Sons of Gwalia gold mining operations from 1897 to 1963. The collection includes machinery, tools, documents and photographs. The only wooden incline head-frame left in the country and the first passenger tram which transported commuters between Gwalia and Leonora in 1903 can also be viewed at the museum.

The abandoned miners’ cottages are a stark contrast to the mine manager’s house commissioned by Herbert Hoover in 1898. Hoover later became the 31st President of the United States. Today Hoover House is beautifully restored for visitors to wander through or stay in the bed and breakfast.

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N E W N O R C I ASITE NAME: NEWNORCIAMUSEUM&ART

GALLERYADDRESS: Great Northern Highway, New Norcia

6509PHONE: 08 9654 8056WEB: www.newnorcia.wa.edu.auEMAIL: info@newnorcia.wa.edu.auOPEN: Daily 10am – 4.30pm November to July

and 9.30am – 5pm August to October. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

ADMISSION: Fees apply. Town tours also available.

New Norcia is Australia’s only monastic town and home to a living community of Benedictine monks. The Museum and Art Gallery rest within the wider context of the town’s richly decorated buildings inspired by early 20th century Barcelona. Over five interpretive spaces introduce New Norcia’s story as an Aboriginal mission, an educational centre and as a place of culture and hospitality. A gallery of contemporary religious art sits as a dynamic juxtaposition between these spaces and times.

N O R T H A M P T O NSITE NAME: CHIVERTONHOUSEMUSEUMADDRESS: 80 Hampton Road (National Highway 1),

Northampton 6535PHONE: 08 9934 1215WEB: www.northampton.com.auOPEN: Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun 10am – 12pm

and 2pm – 4pm.ADMISSION: Adult $3

Chiverton House was built by Captain Samuel Mitchell, the manager of the Geraldine Mine between 1867-1874. It later housed the local branch of the Western Australian Bank and today, the town’s museum. Exhibits cover the town’s development, including restored farm machinery, photographic displays and rooms that show early settler life. The museum has relics and a working model of the Bray steam traction engine, Australia’s first self-propelled vehicle. The town and surrounds has several heritage walks and drives.

SITE NAME: LYNTONHERITAGESITEINCLUDINGTHECONVICTHIRINGDEPOTANDSANFORDHOUSE

ADDRESS: Off Port Gregory Rd, Northampton 6535

Browse around the recently interpreted Convict Hiring Station. The Depot houses albums of stories & images. Sanford House displays information banners. Walk “the paths of the past” through our small graveyard & Lynton’s Mill.

M O R AWASITE NAME: MORAWADISTRICTHISTORICAL

MUSEUMADDRESS: Prater St, Morawa 6623PHONE: 08 9971 1777WEB: www.morawa.wa.gov.au or

members.westnet.com.au/caladenia/EMAIL: suehistsoc@westnet.com.au OPEN: Monday to Saturday 9am – 4pm

in tourist season and by requestADMISSION: $2 for ages 16 and over

The Morawa District Historical Society houses many displays, including a folk and windmill display and a tractor and shearing display, as well as a collection of farming machinery, household items, and shells and minerals. There is also a Blacksmith shop where visitors can witness a display by a Blacksmith during special events.

M U L L E WA SITE NAME: MONSIGNORHAWESPRIESTHOUSE

MUSEUMADDRESS: Doney St, Mullewa 6630

(entry off Bowes Street)PHONE: 08 9961 1500WEB: www.monsignorhawes.com.auOPEN: Daily 10am – 2pm July to SeptemberADMISSION: $2

The Priest House was designed and built by the internationally renowned priest/architect Monsignor John Hawes whose numerous ecclesiastical and domestic buildings are well known in the Mid West region. Items to view include furniture of the time, artworks, books, vestments, photos and various personal notations by Monsignor Hawes. Parish Priest in Mullewa for many years, Hawes was the architect, builder, construction labourer and general procurer of fittings. This unique building is an intensely personal work, reflecting his own character and ideas and hence this unique building along with the adjacent landmark Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel, is an intensely personal work.

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W O N G A N H I L L SSITE NAME: WONGANHILLSDISTRICTSMUSEUMAND

HISTORICALSOCIETYADDRESS: Cnr of Camm St and Mitchell St,

Wongan Hills 6603OPEN: Sunday 1pm – 4pm and by appointment during

the weekADMISSION: Fees apply

The museum is located in the town’s old hospital and as well as medical exhibits the museum has displays of photographs and many aspects of the town’s development. There is a town heritage walk and tourist information is available at the bakery and roadhouse on Fenton Street.

W U B I NSITE NAME: WUBINWHEATBINMUSEUMADDRESS: Great Northern Hwy, Wubin 6612PHONE: 0427 553622WEB: www.wheatbinmuseum.com.auEMAIL: wheatbinmuseum@bigpond.comOPEN: Daily 10am – 3pm June to mid OctoberADMISSION: Free entry

The museum is located in the heritage wheatbin (1939) and features the history of wheat handling from bags to bulk. Also the story of builder turned farmer – Gus Liebe. The adjoining machinery annexe features one man’s collection of vintage cars, machinery, story of No. 2 Rabbit Proof Fence and much more. The Information centre at the old Railway Station houses a vast rock and mineral collection.

YA L G O OSITE NAME: YALGOOCOURTHOUSEMUSEUM&

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ADDRESS: Museum Court & Henty Street Yalgoo 6635PHONE: Caravan Park 08 9962 8472 or Shire Office 08

9962 8042OPEN: Daily. Obtain key from Yalgoo Caravan Park, Lot

200 Gibbons Street or Shire Office, 37 Gibbons Street, 9am to 4pm weekdays

ADMISSION: Adult $5.50, Concession: $3.30 Family: $11.00

Located in Yalgoo’s former courthouse (1904) and gaol (1896), the museum houses a diverse collection of items such as early photographs, old lace, vehicles, camel, donkey and horse transport equipment, aboriginal artefacts and local histories.

There are several heritage sites, including the Dominican Convent Chapel of St Hyacinth, the smallest building designed and built by Monsignor Hawes, and a signposted heritage walk through the town.

S A N D S T O N ESITE NAME: SANDSTONEHERITAGEMUSEUMAND

VISITORINFORMATIONCENTREADDRESS: Hack St, SandstonePHONE: 08 9963 5061/08 9963 5802WEB: www.sandstone.wa.gov.auOPEN: Generally seven (7) days a week from April

to October 10am – 2pm By appointment at other times and in other months.

ADMISSION: Free entry

Built in the late 1940s, the building now the Sandstone Museum & Visitor Centre previously served the town as a grocery/hardware store, fuel depot and agricultural supplies business.

Purchased and restored by the Shire of Sandstone in the late 1990s, this iconic, corrugated iron structure now houses exhibits which focus on gold mining, the pastoral industry and local flora.

Visit us for a unique, remote, outback experience.

WA L K AWAYSITE NAME: WALKAWAYSTATIONMUSEUMADDRESS: 2 Padbury Rd, Walkaway 6528 PHONE: 08 9926 1976WEB: www.walkawaymuseum.org.auEMAIL: info@walkawaymuseum.org.auOPEN: 10am – 4pm Tues - Fri and 1pm – 4pm

Sat - Sun Closed summer, visit by requestADMISSION: Fees apply

Walkaway Railway Station is one of the oldest stations in WA. It was opened in 1887 and is the junction of the Geraldton-Walkaway Government line and the private Midland Railway from Perth. The Midland Railway Company became part of Westrail in 1964.

A recently constructed railway shed houses a steam loco and carriage on loan from Rail Heritage WA.The old loco B6 is housed in the old goods shed and it is hoped to organise volunteers to help restore it. The museum has a large collection of family memorabilia and local histories along with railway memorabilia and records of deaths in the area.

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This brochure is one of a series devoted to the Museums and Heritage sites of Western Australia

Look or ask for the:

• Metropolitan Museums, Heritage and Galleries Brochure

• Wheatbelt Museums and Heritage Sites Brochure

• Peel Museums and Heritage Sites Brochure

• Great Southern Museums and Heritage Sites Brochure

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