Strathalbyn District Museum
& Heritage Centre.
The museum is housed in the former Police Station and Courthouse buildings. The police station and senior police officer’s residence was built in 1858, with the Courthouse, Cells and Stable being completed by 1867.
The museum features several rooms set out in a Victorian era style, displays on the district's first settlers,
a room reflecting changes in health care over the years, and a room with stories and artefacts from World Wars I and II.
Displays in the courtroom focus upon the lives of the original inhabitants, and early Strathalbyn life including a display on Bell’s store and its founder David Bell.
Wander the halls of the old police station and court rooms and get taken back in time with the sights & sounds from a bygone era.
From the courtyard you can access the original jail cells, or just sit and relax for a while.
The back yard is a treasure trove of stories and artefacts from the district's rich agricultural, commercial and industrial past, and is well worth viewing.
Come and see the Solar Flare bike that Strathalbyn students from Eastern Fleurieu School built, then used to win 3 world races in 2001/02.
Entry Fees:
Adult : $ 6.00
Concession : $ 4.00
Children 6-15 : $ 2.00
Children under 6 Free.
Avaliable for Group bookings.
Community and School Groups.
Bus Tours, plus historic research.
On Display At Our Museum
Bell's store display.
With a focus on women's fashions, 1869 - 1940. Come see this large, vibrant display & listen to the stories...
Solar Flare bike
Raced by local students from EFS. & they won 3 world races in 2001/02. Come & view this great display...
Blackstone Engine
A fully restored & working engine (from the old Ice Works). Made in Stamford, England 1913.
Objects from both World Wars
Including uniforms, flying suits, guns, grenades, gas masks and helmets. Plus more...
State Emergency Service
Display with C.F.S vehicles, large range of equipment, plus more...
Local court and police station
Wander through and see many items associated with the activities from the 1850s
Horse drawn
Buggies and Carts
A collection dating back to the early days of transportation in the district.
A blacksmith’s shop.
Including a collection of many blacksmith’s tools and a working forge, from Job Allen's & H.W.Hopkins workshops.
Original furphy water cart
Plus a huge hand-hewn wooden thresher and many video & audio displays.Plus a lot more!
Come in for a virtual tour of our Musuem
Some of our collections -
Click in the centre of a picture to enlarge.
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Words From Visitors
Graeme
Australia
Good worth to visit
Good informative displays, worth a visit to learn history of Strathalbyn , it is awesome.
Shelley
Local Guide
Very nicely kept
Very nicely kept and set out. A nice display of old farm machinery. Beware the prisoners toilet. Haha!
Rosie
Victora
Recommend to visit.
Recommend to visit. Each room is dedicated to different themes. A must see.