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Woods’ Heritage Museum
Things To Do Rupanyup, Yarriambiack, Victoria
Galleries, Museums and Collections
Woods’ Museum provides a unique display of family, community and farming life in the Wimmera since early in the twentieth century. Visitors are invited to wander through the displays, identifying items from their childhood, memories from their grandparents homes, and generally reminisce about their own personal heritage.
Woods’ Heritage Museum began as a vast collection of agricultural machinery and household pieces on the family farm at Rupanyup South. In time, the Woods’ brothers collection outgrew suitable storage and the decision to relocate was made. New storage facilities and displays officially opened in 2007, featuring a replica of a street including verandas. Shops include a grocery store, butcher, Post Office, saddlery, book shop, paint shop, hardware and medical centre. Other displays include household appliances, farm tools and static motors. The second shed houses over 90 tractors and agricultural machinery, the earliest being from 1910.
Most recently Grandmother Woods’ house and Mother Woods’ farmhouse have been recreated in the first shed to a one-quarter scale, featuring everything that was in those homes.
The Museum has a very impressive collection of wedding dresses, ball gowns and period clothing, mostly with local history. All are displayed in ‘museum quality’ air tight/dust proof glass cases. Woods’ Museum is easily accessible all on one level.
Facilities
Carpark
Coach Parking
Enquiry Desk
Family Friendly
Gallery / Museum
Non Smoking
Pet Friendly
Public Toilet
Internet Access
Free WifiDisabled Assistance
Caters for limited mobility Caters for people with allergies and intolerances. Wheelchair accessMembership
Australian Museums and Galleries Association Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/OrganisationRates
From AU$15.00
$15 price applies to all adults including concession.
Coffee, tea, Milo and biscuits are included in the entry fee.
