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Strathalbyn National Trust Museum

Name: Strathalbyn National Trust Museum
Address: 1 Rankine Street, Strathalbyn, SA, 5255, AU
Telephone: (08) 85362656

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The Strathalbyn & District Heritage Centre Museum, opened in July 1974 and is housed in the town's old police station (1858) & courthouse (1867).

The Strathalbyn and District Heritage Centre is in the former police station (built 1858) and courthouse (added in 1867). Features include several rooms set out in the style of the Victorian era, a room reflecting changes in health care over the years, and a courtyard with very high stone walls. From the courtyard, one can access the three jail cells. Displays in the recently refurbished courtroom

focus upon the lives of the original inhabitants and upon the settlers who first came to the district. The Scottish influence is emphasised. In the yard is an extensive collection of farm machinery from the past, including an excellent example of a furphy, a blacksmith's shop, horse drawn vehicles and exhibits centering on the history of the local Emergency Services. Notable exhibits include an original horseworks (to view this in operation first expand the "Old working farm machinery" heading on the Video Tour page) and the world-beating high technology solar cycle, The Solar Flare. The Centre also holds a large collection of books, photographs and newspaper accounts of people and past events in Strathalbyn, most of which can be made available to researchers for a very reasonable fee. Alternatively, the research can be done for you by Centre staff - also at a very reasonable rate. The Centre welcomes groups, and guided tours are available.

24/05/2026

Step into the Healthcare Room at the Strathalbyn Museum — where medicine meets history!

From the days when leeches were a trusted remedy to the era of local doctors and pharmacists who shaped our community care.
This exhibit brings the evolution of local healthcare to life.
Explore cabinets filled with vintage bottles, instruments, and curiosities — including the striking red‑and‑white LEECHES jar.

Originally curated from Owen Johnson’s remarkable collection, the room tells the story of Strathalbyn’s medical pioneers and the families who kept the town healthy from 1850 to 1960.

📍 Strathalbyn Museum
🕰️ Open weekends — discover the stories behind the cures!

09/05/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend.
Step back in time at the Strathalbyn Museum.

Explore fascinating local history inside one of Strathalbyn’s most historic buildings. The police house was built in 1858, with the beautiful courthouse pictured here added in 1867.

From early settlement and local industry to vintage displays and unique artefacts, there is something for all ages to discover.

Open Saturdays & Sundays
1:30pm to 4:00pm

Come and explore the stories that helped shape Strathalbyn, and help preserve local history.

22/04/2026

🕰️ The Time Traveller Discovery Trail — LAST WEEKEND!
Don’t miss out — adventure ends this Sunday!

🕵️‍♂️ CAN YOU COMPLETE ALL 10 MISSIONS?

Families have been having a blast!

🔦 Shine a torch into a hidden world
🗝 Crack codes
💰 Discover lost treasures & hidden secrets
📸 Take your mugshot — get a pic behind bars
⏱ Takes around 45–60 minutes

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids 6–15 FREE with a paying adult (max 2 per adult)

📅 Final Dates these school holidays
• Fri 24 – Sun 26
🕥 From 10:30am (Sat 25th from 1:30pm)

Enjoy your own lunch in the courtyard or on the lawns during your visit.

Only at the Strathalbyn Museum.

19/04/2026

The Time Traveller Discovery Trail OPEN TODAY! (Sunday) until 4pm.
⚠️ Running for a limited time only — don’t miss out.

🕵️‍♂️ CAN YOU COMPLETE ALL 10 MISSIONS?

🔦 Shine a torch into a hidden world
🗝 Crack codes
💰 Discover lost treasures & hidden secrets
📸 Take your mugshot. Get a pic behind bars
⏱ Takes around 45–60 minutes
🎁 Earn an official Time Traveller badge at the end
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids 6–15 FREE with a paying adult (max 2 per adult)

Strathalbyn National Trust Museum, 1 Rankine St Strathalbyn.

15/04/2026

🕵️‍♂️ CAN YOU COMPLETE ALL 10 MISSIONS?

The Time Traveller Discovery Trail OPENS at the Strathalbyn Museum this Friday the 17th!

🔦 Shine a torch into a hidden world
🗝 Crack codes
💰 Discover lost treasures & hidden secrets
📸 Take your mugshot. Get a pic behind bars

⏱ Takes around 45–60 minutes
🎁 Earn an official Time Traveller badge at the end

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids 6–15 FREE with a paying adult (max 2 per adult)

⚠️ Running for a limited time only — don’t miss out

📅 April Dates
• Fri 17 – Sun 19
• Fri 24 – Sun 26
🕥 From 10:30am (Sat 25th from 1:30pm)

Become a Time Traveller — only at the Strathalbyn Museum.

08/04/2026

Time Travellers, report for duty — the adventure begins THIS Sunday the 12th April with a sneak peek!

🔦 Mission sneak peek
One of the early challenges teases explorers with this clue:
“Tap, tap, tap… your next clue is near. Find what makes words appear!”

🕰️ Complete all 10 missions… and you might just get “caught time travelling”!
Once families finish the trail, they can head over to the Strathalbyn Police Cells photo wall for a fun behind‑bars photo.

All photos are taken by parents/caregivers and friends — so snap the moment your way.

📸 Finish with your mugshot
The mugshot board is waiting at the end. Strike a pose — happy, grumpy, or full Time‑Traveller attitude — and capture your final souvenir photo.

🎖️ Earn your badge
Complete all missions and take home your Time Traveller sticker badge — your reward for exploring the past.

It’s hands‑on, imaginative, and perfect for school holidays.
Adventure begins Sunday. Bring your curiosity.
Children under 16yo FREE * entry with a paying adult.
* Max 2 children free entry per adult.

02/04/2026

🕰️ What is Time Travellers?

It’s not just a visit… it’s a mission.

Step inside the Strathalbyn Museum and journey through time — solving clues, uncovering secrets, completing your path through history… and earning your Time Travellers sticker Badge.

Will you get caught Time Travelling?

Coming these school holidays!

👀 A special sneak peek is on the way...

01/04/2026

Second Bridge & St Andrews Church, Strathalbyn S.A — 1904

This restored and colourised photograph brings new life to a moment captured more than 120 years ago.
The image features two key landmarks:
1. The second bridge built over the Angas River — one of the early pedestrian crossings that helped shape Strathalbyn’s river landscape.
2. St Andrews Church — originally a Presbyterian church. It became part of the Uniting Church in 1977.
- Construction began in 1848
- The larger bell tower was added in 1869
- The clock was installed in 1896

The Strathalbyn Museum cares for thousands of photographs, documents, and objects that tell the story of our region — from everyday life to the landmark moments that shaped our community.
Preserving our past is a community effort, and we’re proud to share these glimpses into Strathalbyn’s early days.

The Museum is open every weekend — come explore!

27/03/2026

APRIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY EVENT
Step into the past these school holidays with Time Travellers at the Strathalbyn Museum!
🕰️ Solve clues
🧩 Explore history
📸 Get “caught” time travelling and snap your mugshot

👣 Complete your missions through time.
A fun, hands‑on adventure for kids and families looking for something different these April holidays.
📅 Dates & Times (April 2026)
• Fri 17th, Sat 18th, Sun 19th — 10:30 to 4:00
• Fri 24th — 10:30 to 4:00
• Sat 25th — 1:30 to 4:00
• Sun 26th — 10:30 to 4:00
📍 Strathalbyn Museum
🎟️ Children under 16 FREE* with a paying adult
Plan your visit — don’t miss out on this time‑twisting adventure.
👉 Tag someone who should join your team

25/03/2026

Are you ready…

Something BIG is coming to the Strathalbyn Museum these school holidays.

🕰️ Time Travellers is almost here.

Clues to uncover. Secrets to solve.

Stay tuned…

21/03/2026

High Street, Strathalbyn — 1883

This restored and colourised photograph brings new life to a moment first captured more than 140 years ago.
On the left stands the Robinhood Hotel, and on the right London House and the Town Hall, anchoring a bustling High Street in its early years.

The Strathalbyn Museum cares for thousands of photographs, documents, and objects that tell the story of our region — from everyday life to the landmark moments that shaped our community.
Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more restored images from our archives as we continue uncovering the stories held in our collection.
Follow the Museum page to see what’s coming next.
Preserving our past is a community effort, and we’re proud to share these glimpses into Strathalbyn’s early days.

The Museum is open every weekend — come explore!

Address

1 Rankine Street
Strathalbyn, SA
5255

Opening Hours

Saturday	1:30pm - 4pm
Sunday	1:30pm - 4pm

Telephone

(08) 85362656

Website

https://square.link/u/kg3yYy8o, http://www.strathmuseum.org.au/

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