Lobethal Archives and Historical Museum

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Lobethal Archives and Historical Museum

Lobethal - 'Valley of Praise'. Nestled in an Adelaide Hills valley, 38 km from Adelaide.

The Lobethal Archive and Historical Museum is a unique collection of documents and artefacts chronicling the village of Lobethal and surrounding districts founded by Prussian settlers in May 1842. The village was founded in 1842 by Prussian migrants seeking a new life and religious freedom. These industrious pioneers endured the sacrifice of leaving behind the homes they held dear and the arduous

and dangerous journey half way around the globe to settle in South Australia.

18 families began a township and community that has a rich history from a cultural, religious, economic and industrial perspective. Please follow this page to learn more about our town and the events we are organising.

22/06/2026

Can people who ordered a 'Lobethal Relics' book please pay, preferably Bank Transfer and collect as soon as possible on these open times. Appreciate it Special Museum opening on Wednesday 10.00am till 2.30pm. Then Saturday 27th 10.00am till 2.30pm. Tuesday 30th 10.00am til 2.30pm. First Saturday of the Month 4th July 10.00am til 2.00pm.

19/06/2026

It might rain but that shouldn't stop one from coming into the Museum to pick up your "Lobethal Relics" book. I'll be there from 10am til 2.30pmish. Would like to get most of the books out this week, please.

18/06/2026

A busy Wednesday this week with a senior citizens tour along with people dropping in to pay for and pick-up their ordered copy of Lobethal Relics. Great to chat to people about their connections and ancestry.
Special open day this Saturday 20th from 10.00am til 2.30pm for people to come and grab their copy. See you then after I avoid this mob on the travel up!

16/06/2026

Great visit from East Torrens Primary School. Very interested group. Great questions about the changes in technology.

15/06/2026

Welcome to new Followers of our page. Hope you enjoy it and feel free to contribute any Lobethal history you find.
Reminder that NO Tuesday Tinkering this week as we are having a tour on Wednesday so that's when I'm coming up.
Also those who ordered "Lobethal Relics" books should have by now received payment and pick-up notices. I'm at the Museum on this Wednesday 17th, Saturday 20th (9.30am to 2.30pm) and Saturday 27th (9.30am to 2.30pm) for those who want to collect their book.
New stories on our website soon. In the "Relics" page and also in "Stories from the collection" page.
Another 're-freshed' display frame done - this one featuring some Lobethal pioneers.

12/06/2026

They've arrived! Get ready.

11/06/2026

The 'Lobethal Relics' books are on their way. I'll be contacting those in the first 50 order soon with payment and pick-up details.
Any more for a second print can contact LAHM to be put on the waiting list. Have 8 so far. Need 20 to get bulk order discount.

09/06/2026

Another 1954 Vanagas picture frame display refreshed. New backing sheet and new bolder labels.

06/06/2026

Although Open Day was quiet with only a couple of visitors, it gave us time to construct the 30 preservation boxes for our pre1800 publications. Then putting the books into the boxes - some with lids on, others with lids off. Implications for balancing the viewing and the preservation of our display.

05/06/2026

After May's History month, LAHM resumes our regular opening times. Today is First Saturday of the month Opening. I'm there after my morning Lobethal Bakery coffee!

Address

48 Main Street
Lobethal, SA
5241

Website

https://lobethalhistoricalmuseum.com.au/, https://explore.history.sa.gov.au/organisation/lobethal-archives-historical-mu

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