Murtoa & District Historical Society and Community Museum Inc.
Collecting/storing/showcasing local artifacts and history by way of books, maps, items of significance from farms, schools, churches, etc. Digital video presentations of local stories, history. Huge display of taxidermy collection over 100 years old. German & English church organs.
Address:
Cnr Comyn St & Soldiers Ave, Murtoa VIC 3390, Australia
Tel:
+61 03 5385 2582
Hours:
2.00pm - 5.00pm Sunday Will open for individuals or groups at any time by telephone appointment
Email:
Admission:
Adults - $5.00
Children under 14 years - 50 cents
Facilities:
Two buildings in the Museum complex - the Water Tower and the last remaining building of Concordia College. Concordia College began in Murtoa 1890 until it was moved to Adelaide 1905. Tower has stairs, Concordia building ground level only. Picnic area. Coach parking.
Collection:
The Water Tower Museum houses the world famous "James Hill" taxidermy collection of over 500 birds, eggs, reptiles and animals. Huge German input eg, Bibles, family histories, general information. Family tree of leading politician. Coromby Brass Band (longest running brass band in the world - history, photos, musical instruments, etc.