Mandurah Community Museum

The museum houses showcases which tell the history of early pioneers of Mandurah. A lifesize model of a Megamouth Shark (the original is in the WA museum) found on local beach is also on display. A schoolroom of early days is shown through a display of the original school, incorporated in the museum building. The museum building was the local police station and courthouse and includes original holding cells.<br>
From 11-15 May 2003, the museum will host the Scitech Roadshow - more than 15 hands-on science exhibits, exciting live science shows and a planetarium with programs designed for school groups and the general public. Contact the museum for more details.

Address: 
1 Pinjarra Road, Mandurah, WA
Tel: 
0895359511
Hours: 
Tuesday - Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Admission: 
By donation
Facilities: 
Wheelchair Access, Information, Brochures, Photographs
Collection: 
2,310 accessioned, 1,500 not accessioned

Items

Model Shark

Megamouth Shark

Creator:
Trig Craig & Peter Havelle
Description:
Lifesize model of Megamouth Shark washed onto local beach.

book

Written and Pictorial Local History

Creator:
Mr H. Ward
Description:
Photographs with stories concerning local history.