Upper Yarra Valley Museum in Yarra Junction Railway Station
This railway station was originally built in 1882 and moved from Lilydale to its present site in 1914. Today it houses a collection of domestic, saw milling and farm artefacts, as well as historic photographs and records. A furnished kitchen, bedroom and parlour are displayed in a restored cottage of the 1920-1940s era. Another feature is a replica common school room.
Address:
Route 175 Warburton Highway, Yarra Junction VIC 3797, Australia
Tel:
03 5967 2167
Hours:
1.30-5pm Sun and public holidays
Admission:
Adults $5, children (4-14yrs) $1, under 4yrs free, concession $3, family $10
Facilities:
Car parking, car and bus parking, picnic area, sales outlet, guided tours, information brochure, wheelchair access.
Collection:
Estimate of 500 items, plus 2000 photographs.