Gawler Museum
The museum was built in 1860 of local stone as a telegraph station, designed by the Colonial Architect.
The museum portrays the local history of Gawler and the district with displays of objects in context. Located in a Heritage-listed building, this is a fine two-story stone structure initially built to house a telegraph office and first used in 1861. Subsequent uses include a school of mines an electoral office, and most recently the Gawler Museum. Significant items in the museum’s collection include a Triola, Aoelian Orchestralle, box piano, Paternosters’ musical instrument, John McKinlay’s travelling chests, Timer fashion dresses and Hoffman’s pottery.
About the Program
The museum was built in 1860 of local stone as a telegraph station, designed by the Colonial Architect.
The museum portrays the local history of Gawler and the district with displays of objects in context. Located in a Heritage-listed building, this is a fine two-story stone structure initially built to house a telegraph office and first used in 1861. Subsequent uses include a school of mines an electoral office, and most recently the Gawler Museum. Significant items in the museum’s collection include a Triola, Aoelian Orchestralle, box piano, Paternosters’ musical instrument, John McKinlay’s travelling chests, Timer fashion dresses and Hoffman’s pottery.
Further Infomation
Two school programs are offered at the Gawler Museum in the ‘Old Telegraph Office’. One is tuned to the Year 5 History curriculum. It’s hands-on and includes Gawler’s local history of migration, the discovery of mystery objects, an MP3 guided trail through the museum, and the technology of daily living, entertainment and communication.
The second is aligned with Years 2 and 3 of the Technology curriculum. It’s hands-on and includes communication, entertainment, home equipment and technologies, food and Industries. We consider distinguishing between past, present and future. In both programs, students are rotated through four short lessons in groups of 7-8
Objectives
For further information on learning outcomes and objectives, as well as all other information, please send an enquiry below.