Attractions in Streaky Bay
National Trust Museum
The 1901 school building displays various collections including the ‘Both Iron Lung’, and memorabilia.
National Trust Australia
One of the great attractions in Streaky Bay is the National Trust Museum. The 1901 school building has three large rooms, which house many displays
- church altar from St Canutes Catholic Church,
- birds eggs and shell collection,
- flora and vertebrae,
- Daisy Bates collection and native artefacts,
- furniture and clothing,
- school and sporting history,
- antiques and nostalgic items from RSL.
Many items and photos connected with the early sailing and shipping history and pioneer families of the Early Settlement of the district.
In the grounds, restored ‘Pug and Pine’ Kelsh Pioneer Cottage, with many items used by the early Kelsh families from 1886. The Doctor Surgery used from 1920-1983 with ‘Both Iron Lung’ and a large collection of surgical instruments and memorabilia.
The Museum reflects farming activities prior to the late 1940s. It displays early agricultural machinery, blacksmith tools, a Royal Mail Coach from 1901 used between Port Lincoln and Fowlers Bay, and a recently renovated Straight Eight Nash Car. This car was used by Mrs Sylvia Birdseye for passenger run from Adelaide to Streaky Bay.
There is also equipment and printing machinery from 1912, used at the Sentinel Office before it located to Ceduna in 1974.
Address: 42 Montgomerie Terrace, Streaky Bay 5680 SA
Phone: 0458137905
Powerhouse Museum
The renowned Powerhouse Museum is a treasure trove of over 400 engines, all restored and in working condition.
See the collection of locally produced miniature engines, all in working order.
The Powerhouse members work to restore and display engines that have been working in varied ‘occupations’ over the last 100 years. They love seeing the look of sheer delight and wonderment on visitors’ faces as the old engines sputter into life, each one with its own unique story.
The museum also has a collection of locally produced miniature engines in working order.
Superbly presented, this display is rated as one of the best in Australia. Entry is by donation.
Open
Tues and Fri 2–5pm
Or by appointment
Address: 20 – 22 Alfred Street, Streaky Bay, SA
Phone: Kevin Cary 0428 595 358
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Streaky Bay Museum, Montgomerie Terrace, Streaky Bay SA, Australia
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