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City of Armadale - History House

Community
Museum

About organisation

History House explores the social history of the City of Armadale and how its past has created the community that exists today. The collection represents the stories of local residents, organisations, events, places and businesses.
History House was formed by the Armadale Kelmscott Historical Society in 1976. In 2003 the City of Armadale took over the management of the museum. The museum offers a variety of exhibitions, public programs and educational programs to help tell the history of the City of Armadale.

History House is located to the east of the City of Armadale Administration Building, 7 Orchard Avenue, Armadale, and overlooks the Minnawarra Park. Entry is through a set of automatic doors. Out the front is a flat brick paved pathway.

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Collection overview

The collection was started by the Armadale Kelmscott Historical Society and focussed on how people lived and worked in the local district from 1830 to the 1950s. In 2003 the collection was transferred to the City of Armadale who took over the management of the collection. The museum continues to collect items that tell the story of the City of Armadale and the people, businesses and organisations that have helped to create the community that exists today.

Year Established
1976
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Contact information

Postal Address

7 Orchard Avenue
Armadale WA 6112
Australia

Phone
08 93945670
Email
museum@armadale.wa.gov.au

Visit information

City of Armadale
7 Orchard Avenue
Armadale WA 6112
Australia

http://armadale.wa.gov.au
Entry Fees, Parking Information, Additional Information

Free

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Opening Hours
Mon: Closed
Tue: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wed: Closed
Thu: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fri: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sat: 1:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sun: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Stories

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Upright wood paneled piano, cover opened to reveal row of white and black keys. Above the keys are two brass candle holders.
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The Dumsday Family Piano
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Essay
Wine Country
City of Armadale - History House
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Two rows of people, three standing behind three sitting. In the middle of the front row is a young woman in a dress with short hair, the rest of the people or older men wearing suits.
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What do we pay her?
City of Armadale - History House