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
Email:
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.