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Western Australian Museum Albany (Visit this link)

Begin your visit to Albany at the Western Australian Museum and discover our unique character and history.

The Western Australian Museum maintains an active exhibition programme focused around its permanent installations. These permanent exhibitions are supplemented with temporary displays and exhibitions, generated from the Museum's own research and collections or in the form of touring exhibitions.

Built in 1850 and extended in 1875 the Residency served as a store and offices for the nearby convict hiring depot. When the depot closed more rooms were added and it became home to the Government Residents and then to the Resident Magistrates. The Residency contains displays focusing on the natural and social history of the region. Discover the origins of the Gap and Stirling Ranges; admire the courage of the early whalers; discover the natural diversity of the region; and trace the story of thousands of years of Aboriginal history.

Housed in the former Mount Barker co-operative store the Artisans’ Gallery contains a working saddlery and leather shop. Come and browse through the retail outlet or admire the display of historic saddlery tools and machines.

The wondrous Eclipse Island lighthouse optic is our showpiece. Consisting of three glass lenses, each three metres high, the optic rotates silently on its bed of mercury guiding visitors to a fascinating museum experience.

The Sea & Touch Gallery is all about hands-on activity. Come and explore the wonders of our natural world using all your senses. Located downstairs in the Eclipse Building

Let us take you back to school as it was. The Torbay School building stands as a tribute to Western Australia’s pioneer teachers. The building fosters an appreciation and understanding of the history of rural education. Use the blackboard, sit at “your” desk and take in the atmosphere of an old fashioned schoolroom.

http://museum.wa.gov.au