The Streaky Bay National Trust Museum is situated in the 1901 school building and is open on Tuesdays & Fridays from 2:00 - 4:00pm or by appointment. The museum has three rooms, which showcases many displays including...
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Church altar from St Canutes Catholic Church.
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Assorted collection of bird's eggs, shells, flora & vertebras.
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The Daisy Bates Story. This is a well presented with collection of items belonging to Daisy & other native artefacts.
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Furniture, clothing, school, sporting history, antiques and nostalgic items from Returned Service League and Masonic Lodge.
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Many items and photos connected with early sailing and shipping history and the pioneer families of the early settlement of the district.
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Cameras, sewing machines, radios, bottles and the recently completed shark and game fishing display and much more...
Rae Brewster in front of a display case at the Museum
Two specialist buildings on the grounds include the old Doctor Surgery and Instruments used from 1920-1983 including the 'Iron Lung' and a large collection of dental & surgical memorabilia. 'Pug & Pine Cottage' showcases many items including furniture and clothing used by the early Kelsh families dating from 1886.
For further information and appointments please contact:
Streaky Bay National Trust Museum
42 Montgomerie Terrace
Streaky Bay SA 5680
Rae Brewster: 8626 1443
Jan Patterson: 8626 1485
Peter McNicol: 8626 1328
Robin Greenwood: 8626 1155
Pictured to the right is the 'Pug & Pine Cottage also known as Kelsh Cottage. This cottage was dismantled from the original site and re-erected at the Streaky Bay Museum by volunteers.
Pictured below is a photo taken in the single bedroom of the cottage.
