The historical collection, circa 1867 to 1969, is housed in the National Trust listed former Police Station and Cell complex.

It comprises of an extensive quantity of textiles, books, photography and documents, wooden, leather and metal objects and river boat, rail, economic and family memorabilia and objects, much of which dates from the earlier portion of the above era and portrays the lifestyle of Echuca's early residents.

Groups and students are welcome and a guide to the collection is available by appointment. Several of the members are very experienced researchers, addressing enquiries for research from the general public, and indexing local newspapers from C1850 on a day to day basis.

Research fee is $25 for first inquiry, $25 per hour thereafter. With over 5000 museum items and an extensive archival collection.

Over the past few years the premises and exhibits have been extensively renovated and rehousing for the extensive textile collection, dating back to 1850s. This is now on exhibition to the public as well as a pictorial exhibition of Riverboat Wrecks along the Murray River in the local district, which had previously not been documented for the public.

You can also see other items from the river boat days, settlement of the area, items relating to the coming of rail, logging the forests and much more. The museum contains information and photos relating to the pioneer residents and old buildings in the town.

The society also has a museum annexe at Echuca District Hospital, with an exhibit of early nursing and medical items. Open daily from 10am to 4pm and entry is free.

These items provide useful research material and provides in depth information which is not available elsewhere, to those needing readily available and accessible history, much of which is believed to be unique to the district.

Content: Echuca Historical Society Museum

Cost

Payment methods accepted

Local directions

From Melbourne catch train/bus from Southern Cross Station to Echuca. Get off at Bus Depot which is the Visitor Information Centre or Railway Station and walk west to High Street, then north along High Street to Warren Street intersection cross road and you are there at Dickson St. (approx 2.5 km) or catch local bus at station.

Facilities

Activities

Tourism awards

2010  - Victorian Tourism Awards  - Merit

Opening hours

Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.

Daily
11:00am -3:00pm

Memberships

• Museums Australia
• National Trust
• Visitor Information Centre

Disabled access

Contact operator for further details.

Additional business information

Resources for Schools at Echuca Historical Society
Echuca Historical Society launched it's School Resources Project 2010. This is to assist teachers prior to a school group visiting the museum. Information and activities can be accessed from the website.

"Indigenous Australians at War from the Boer War to the Present" Shrine of Remembrance travelling exhibition
ECHUCA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is host to the photographic exhibition "Indigenous Australians at War From the Boer War to the present" 30 March - 28 April 2012. Open Daily 11am - 3pm at Echuca Moama Uniting Church Hall, Pakenham Street, Echuca. Indigenous Australians have served Australia in all major conflicts from the Boer War to the present. The armed services would provide a first experience of equal opportunity, although sadly not an enduring one. The readiness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to enlist beside non-indigenous Australians to fight in conflicts abroad for their country and for the British Empire is all the more noteworthy when viewed against erratic administration of Defence policies against their enlistment and their lack of citizenship. It would be many years before, in 1967, they could enjoy the privileges of full citizenship. In this exhibition the Shrine of Remembrance celebrates the courage, tenacity and resourcefulness of indigenous Australians in the armed forces - both as modern warriors and as the practitioners of traditional survival and tracking skills. The Shrine, working with indigenous communities, will uncover some of the individual and family stories of service and sacrifice among Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders.