The Broomehill Museum

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Learn about the mallet bark industry and discover a locally made rotary lawnmower.

The Broomehill Museum is a nice stop off on the start of the Holland Track. The museum is in a building which was an Agricultural Hall, housed the Mechanics Institute, the Road Board and a Presbyterian Church. The collection contains items which are unique to Broomehill’s history, including items from a local inventor.

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Address:

1 Journal Street
Broomehill WA 6318
Australia

Tel:

(08) 9824 1378

Email:

broomehillhg@gmail.com

Opening Hours

Open by appointment, and for long weekends and special events.

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