Experience Collection
Unlock the secrets of the 7,000 artefacts in this culturally significant museum collection. Each harbours a colourful past – all unique, some truly bizarre – and you get an exclusive look when the museum’s curator opens the vault of information surrounding the history of the area and its fascinating set of treasures. The trials and tribulations of the locals come to life in 22 themed gallery displays where true stories unfold in vivid detail. Learn about Prime Minister R.B. Bennett, convicted murderer Tom Collins and other “Shiretown” characters. Your guide will share his firsthand account of uncovering prisoners’ graffiti etched onto the walls of the 150-year-old gaol as well as provide exclusive access and interpretation to the site’s significant buildings. Step into the life and times of Albert County in this immersive museum experience.
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Albert County Museum
Albert County has been home to many colourful characters, from Prime Minister to pioneers; they all live on at the Albert County Museum.