Woomera Heritage Centre
The Museum has a large variety of displays relating to the geology of the district and European settlement. There is also a detailed history of the rocket range and the community lifestyle. The nearby missile park has many rockets and aeroplanes on display which have played an important role in the history of Woomera.
Address:
Dewrang Avenue, Woomera, SA
Tel:
0886737042
Hours:
Monday-Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday and New Years Day
Website:
Admission:
Adult $3:00, Child (0-7yrs) free
Facilities:
Museum shop, disabled access, toilet facilities
Collection:
Approximately 2,000 items
Items
Medicine chest
Pioneer's Medicine Chest
Creator:
Apothecartes Hall, London
Description:
Medicine chest first used on a sailing ship, then by owners of Arcoona Station, before the Flying Doctor was available.
Date:
circa 1872
Item Id Number:
90:12