Varley & Districts Museum

Intimate local collection near the 'Chicken Ranch' and Rabbit Cemetery.

This is an intimate museum with items donated by farmers and organisations in the district. The Varley & District Museum is near the Chicken Ranch, a welcoming overnight camp close to the Holland Track.

Address:

13 Seward Avenue
Varley WA 6355
Australia

Opening Hours
Open by request by visiting the local shop.
Under Lovelies

This lingerie was most likely purchased for a new bride and considered to be very special: so special that the garment looks unworn!

Metal Chairs

These chairs were from a Varley town hall that has since been demolished. They were last used at Varley Primary School in the late 80s and early 90s, backstage during concerts.

Rabbits, rabbits, rabbits

Trapping rabbits was a necessity of living in this region from the 1900s. The No.1 Rabbit Proof Fence passes near Varley, extending 1,822 kms from near Port Hedland in the north, to Starvation Harbour...

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