The Melrose Heritage Museum is an adventure into the past. Discover the history of this unique area by visiting the authentic exhibitions and audio visual presentations that tell the story of opening the north of South Australia, with the establishment in 1848 of the police and judicial presence at this site.
Learn about Goyder's Line, which runs through this area, bringing to life the hardships the pioneers suffered. Experience all aspects of rural settlement, mining, workingmen's blocks, a village settlement and a returned soldier-training farm. The story of the European pioneers and the Nukunu Aboriginal people are well interpreted. There are five buildings to explore.
Special Features
National Trust, Australian Museums and Galleries Association, Australian Museums and Galleries Association, Carpark, Coach Parking, Enquiry Desk, Family Friendly, Gallery / Museum, Interpretive Centre, Lawn / Gardens, Non Smoking, Picnic Area, Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids), Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss., Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss., Walks, History & Heritage
