Old Police Station and Courthouse Museum
Highlights
- Explore the historic stone and brick building, showcasing Clare's first Police Station and Court House from 1850.
- Discover a diverse collection of local artefacts, illustrating life and work in the Clare community since the 19th Century.
- Engage with rotating special displays, often timed with significant events like Anzac Day and local sporting occasions.
- Book a personalised visit for groups or school children, ensuring an enriching educational experience at this unique museum.
The Clare Branch of the National Trust SA opened its Museum in September 1970. It is housed in an attractive stone and brick building on the edge of town, which was Clare’s first Police Station and Court House – built in 1850. Surprisingly, the building was later used as a Casualty Hospital until the Clare Hospital was opened.
The Museum houses a broad collection of objects donated by individuals and families which have a strong connection to the local community ranging from costumes, homewares and commercial items to agricultural equipment. It illustrates through these objects how people lived and worked from the 19th Century onwards.
Special displays on particular subjects are rotated, often to coincide with events such as Anzac Day and sporting events.
The Museum is opened for groups, school children and individuals outside its regular open hours, by appointment. It is also a Learning Destination for the Australian Children’s University Adelaide
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Accreditations
- National Trust
- National Trust
- Visitor Information Centre
Features
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
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