Ardrossan Heritage Museum
Highlights
- Explore the former powerhouse building, experiencing the rich history of agriculture in Ardrossan.
- Discover the iconic Stump Jump Plough, a revolutionary tool that transformed farming in Australia.
- Wander through five rooms filled with photographs and memorabilia, showcasing the lives of early settlers.
- Enjoy family-friendly facilities, including public toilets and coach parking, making your visit hassle-free.
The Ardrossan Heritage Museum (National Trust of South Australia, Ardrossan Branch) is housed in the former powerhouse building of the Clarence H Smith factory.
The factory began manufacturing the iconic Stump Jump Plough and other tillage machinery in 1880. The plough revolutionized the task of reducing the despised mallee scrub, thus opening up Australia’s mallee country for agriculture.
The museum features this famous plough, historic plans of its various forms as well as photographs, models and other memorabilia, displayed 5 rooms, the Museum depicts the lives of our early settlers, our reliance on the sea and the history of the town from its inception in 1873.
The Museum is open 7 days a week from 10am til 4pm. Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday only.
Group/Coach bookings welcome
Images and Video
Accreditations
- National Trust
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
- National Trust
Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
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