Albany Historical Society Inc
About
About
About organisation
Founded in 1962, the Albany Historical Society Inc (AHS) are dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the rich and diverse history of Albany/Kinjarling. We are a not for profit organisation, staffed entirely by volunteers. Through our work and our establishments, we aim to raise awareness, understanding and commitment to Albany's significant cultural heritage and rich history, as the first British colonial and Aboriginal settlement of Western Australia.
We do this through evaluation, interpretation and promotion of cultural heritage significance and through our establishment; Patrick Taylor Cottage Museum and Albany Convict Gaol Museum and we are proud to be recognise as an advocate in the conservation and promotion of Albany’s cultural heritage and historic landmarks.
For more information, please visit AHS website: www.historicalbany.com.au
Collection
Collection
Collection overview
The collection held by the Albany Historical Society (AHS) is one of the most prestigious and oldest collections in Western Australia. It is a diverse and valuable resource for researching the history of Albany and Western Australia. The AHS has a remarkable collection of historic artefacts, books, documents, and art pieces catalogued, restored and displayed by volunteers.
More than half of the five thousand objects and artefacts that are a part of the society's collection are exhibited at one of the AHS's historic buildings or outdoor sites. These items include everyday objects from pioneering farms, maritime trading enterprises, early homes, and workplaces.
The collection was established in 1962 with donations from descendants of early settlers, and it continues to grow in all aspects of the diverse and significant cultural heritage of Albany and Western Australia.
Currently, the society has collections of items on display at St John's Ambulance Sub Centre, Model Railway Association, the Brig Amity, and the Residency Building at the Museum of the Great Southern.
Collections
All Items (1665 items)
- BATELIER COLLECTION (56 items)
- Loan Collection - Museum of The Great Southern (17 items)
Contact
Contact
Contact information
PO Box 411
Albany WA 6330
Australia
Visit
Visit
Visit information
Albany Historical Society Inc
37 Duke St, Albany WA 6330
Albany WA 6330
Australia
Adult: $6.00
Child: $2.50
Concession: $4.00
Family: $15.00
Under 6: Free
Open
Daily: 11am – 3pm
Except Good Friday, Christmas Day and the morning of ANZAC Day
Opening times and entry fees for the Covict Gaol Museum check the Society's web site.
| Day | Time slot | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Mon: | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm | |
| Tue: | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm | |
| Wed: | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm | |
| Thu: | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm | |
| Fri: | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm | |
| Sat: | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm | |
| Sun: | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm |