St Helens History Room
Highlights
- Explore over 1000 artefacts that vividly illustrate the stages of St Helens' settlement history.
- Discover 'The Chinese Experience' to gain unique insights into the region's cultural heritage.
- Enjoy easy access with a family-friendly atmosphere, open seven days a week.
- Locate the Tin Dragon sculpture outside to guide you to this captivating local museum.
The St Helens History Room, on the East Coast of Tasmania, is a small, regional museum. At the St Helens History Room, there are over 1000 artefacts on display. These are presented thematically to represent the various stages of settlement of St Helens.
The collections are very accessible as the museum is open seven days a week. The St Helens History Room is situated at the St Helens History and Visitor Information Centre behind the St Helens Library building, opposite the Post Office.
Look for the Tin Dragon sculpture outside, he will point you in the right direction. Visit ‘The Chinese Experience’ and learn first-hand about this interesting area before you set off to explore the beautiful beaches or the marvellous mountainous hinterland.
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Accreditations
- China Ready and Accredited Program
- National Trust
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Visitor Information Centre National Accreditation
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- National Trust
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
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Winter at the museum
Step inside St Helens History Room during August for free entry to explore displays tracing the town’s maritime heritage and east coast stories. Take an hour to wander through changing exhibitions that capture local fishing industry history, early settlement, and the people who shaped this coastal community. Find out about this unique part of Tasmania before exploring its beautiful beaches and bushland going all the way down to the sparkling east-coast sea.
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
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