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Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement Museum

Attraction
 
Address
Monash Drv
Swan Hill VIC 3585
Phone
03 5036 2410
1800981911
Fax
03 5032 1096
Email
pioneer@swanhill.vic.gov.au
Web
http://www.pioneersettlement.com.au

Established over 40 years ago, the Museum offers visitors the chance to step out of the present and discover an early Australian inland settlement. You will enjoy a day of activities centred on a social history collection that includes the everyday as well as the unique.

Located in a picturesque river setting, explore over 50 buildings of active and static displays and discover how settlers lived and entertained themselves in times past.

There are a wide range of activities to keep to you amused at the museum

  • A great way to start your visit is to take a FREE ride on the horse drawn vehicle and vintage car
  • Don’t miss your chance to cruise the Mighty Murray aboard the historic Paddleboat Pyap
  • Experience the museum at night, on the unique Sound & Light Show
  • Sing along to the 1920s player piano at the Music Shop
  • Browse and buy from a large selection of lace and hats at the Drapery
  • View the 3-dimensional photos at the Kaiser Stereoscopic Theatre, built in Germany in 1890 - the only one of its kind in Australia.
  • Have your photo taken in period costume at the Photographic Parlour
  • Have a "wanted" poster printed at the Print Shop
  • Paint ceramics at the Pottery
  • Enjoy a boiled lolly from the General Store
  • Be involved with hands-on activities, activated machinery and static social history displays
  • Take home a souvenir from the Museum Shop
  • Enjoy a meal at the Riverview Cafe

SOUND & LIGHT TOUR

As the transporter moves silently into the darkness the sounds and voices of a bustling past begin. Horses thunder along dusty tracks, the haunting sounds of the didgeridoo fills the night air and pioneers reminisce of the trials and tribulations of early settlement. Bookings essential.

 
Opening Hours
Daily
9:30am 4:00pm
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing DAay
Sound and Light Show
7:00pm 10:00pm
Tours depart nightly. Phone 1800 981 911 to confirm times - bookings essential.
Attraction Pricing information
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Adult 1/7/08 30/6/09 $22.60 Yes
Admission

Pension / Senior 1/7/08 30/6/09 $16.50 Yes
Admission

Child 1/7/08 30/6/09 $12.00 Yes
Admission

Family 1/7/08 30/6/09 $56.00 Yes
Admission

Entry to Museum.

Adult 1/7/08 30/6/09 $16.80 Yes
Paddle Steamer Pyap

Pension / Senior 1/7/08 30/6/09 $13.70 Yes
Paddle Steamer Pyap

Child 1/7/08 30/6/09 $10.00 Yes
Paddle Steamer Pyap

Family 1/7/08 30/6/09 $42.50 Yes
Paddle Steamer Pyap

1 hour cruise on the Paddle Steamer Pyap.

Adult 1/7/08 30/6/09 $16.80 Yes
Sound & Light Sound

Pension / Senior 1/7/08 30/6/09 $13.70 Yes
Sound & Light Sound

Child 1/7/08 30/6/09 $10.00 Yes
Sound & Light Sound

Family 1/7/08 30/6/09 $42.50 Yes
Sound & Light Sound

Sound and Light Shows commence at dusk - bookings essential.

Adult 1/7/08 30/6/09 $34.00 Yes
Admission plus PS Pyap or Sound & Light Tour

Pension / Senior 1/7/08 30/6/09 $25.20 Yes
Admission plus PS Pyap or Sound & Light Tour

Child 1/7/08 30/6/09 $16.80 Yes
Admission plus PS Pyap or Sound & Light Tour

Family 1/7/08 30/6/09 $90.00 Yes
Admission plus PS Pyap or Sound & Light Tour

Entry to Museum plus Pyap Cruise or Sound & Light Tour.

Adult 1/7/08 30/6/09 $45.20 Yes
Admission / Sound & Light / Pyap

Pension / Senior 1/7/08 30/6/09 $33.60 Yes
Admission / Sound & Light / Pyap

Child 1/7/08 30/6/09 $23.00 Yes
Admission / Sound & Light / Pyap

Family 1/7/08 30/6/09 $98.50 Yes
Admission / Sound & Light / Pyap

Entry to Museum, plus Pyap Cruise plus Sound & Light Tour.

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Activities
  • Animal Viewing
  • Art and Craft
  • Self-Guided
Property Facilities
Café  Riverview Cafe
Car park  
Coach Parking  
Photographic service  
Picnic Area  
Shaded Area  
Sheltered Area  
Toilet facilities for the Disabled  
Walking Tracks