The Corner Shop Museum Inc.

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A friendly town and friendly museum volunteers. The Corner Shop Museum houses a collection of items coordinated by the Tambellup HIstorical Society.

The Corner Shop Museum, was once located in a corner shop but moved to accommodate a business. It is now located in the old Station Master’s house. The collection includes local history books with family histories and stories by people from around the district. Well-known local, Minnie Emily Irene Saggers (1899 – 1993), coordinated the production of these excellent resources.

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Address:

58 Norrish Street
Old Station Master's House
Tambellup WA 6320
Australia

Tel:

(08) 9825 3555

Email:

cornershopmusuem@outlook.com

Opening Hours

Open by appointment. Enquire during office hours at the Shire of Broomehill-Tambellup, 46-48 Norrish St or ring (08) 9825 3555.

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