Ravensthorpe Museum & Visitor Centre

Unearth a gem at this museum

A collection that just keeps giving: The Ravensthorpe Museum is a jam-packed display of local history. The collection unearths the history of local figures from the mining and agricultural industry. Explore the collection as you climb into railway carriages and the Dance Cottage, (which is definitely not large enough to hold a dance party!) It was named, after Mr and Mrs George Dance who, in October 1900, purchased town Lot 126 and built the cottage. During wildflower season you can also pick up tips about which species to find where. Be on the lookout for the Qualup Bell (Pimelea physodes) which is endemic to the area.

Address:

86 Morgans Street
Ravensthorpe WA 6346
Australia

Opening Hours

Mon to Sat 10am - 4pm. Entry by donation.

Perfumizer

The atomiser was the must have item to apply perfume and might have been a luxury item in a location such as Ravensthorpe. This atomiser was owned by Amy Dasborough who once managed the produce store...

Don't burn or cut yourself while shaving

How did people shave at night before electric lights? By candlelight of course! Now imagine shaving with a cut-throat razor by candlelight. This candle lit shaving mirror features a useful magnifying...

Boots, buttons and buckles

When shoes go out of fashion, they don't just walk themselves out of the shop. This collection of unsold shoes from a shop in Ravensthorpe, were donated by the firm F.E Daw and Sons.

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A lucky horse finds gold and over a hundred years later a museum moves into the old School of Mines.

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A historical village started by a small group of people

Bringing visitors a slice of settler life from the late 1800s to mid 1900s, Wagin Historical Village has it all: A bakery, post office, local store, dairy, fire station, printer, bank, church...

A local history archive in an old hospital

Walk through this old converted hospital,which houses an extensive array of local history items. The maze of rooms include themes and include a 'telephone room' with items from the old telegraph...

A passion for cars and military history

This collection was built up over 30 years through a passion for cars and military memorabilia. Tony Clarke repairs and restores classic and muscle cars, and loves military history. You will find some...

While you're in the area

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PUBLIC Silo Trail: Ravensthorpe
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PUBLIC Silo Trail: Ravensthorpe
In August 2016 acclaimed Fremantle-based artist Amok Island created the...
Dance Street, Ravensthorpe, WA 6346
Mount Short Scenic Drive
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Mount Short Scenic Drive
The Mount Short Scenic Drive is a 40 kilometre scenic drive for those with...
Mount Short Road, Ravensthorpe, WA 6346
Ravensthorpe Range
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Ravensthorpe Range
The Ravensthorpe Range lies to the north and east of the Fitzgerald River...
via Moir Road, Ravensthorpe, WA 6346
Archer Drive Scenic Drive and Lookout
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Archer Drive Scenic Drive and Lookout
Archer Drive Scenic Drive and Lookout in the Ravensthorpe Range provides a...
via Floater Road, Ravensthorpe, WA 6346