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  • Welcome
  • The Museum site
    • Old Water Tower
    • Murtoa Railway Station
    • Concordia Cottage
    • Concordia Bell Tower
  • Exhibitions
    • Interesting Artefacts
    • James Hill Taxidermy Collection
    • Murtoa Railway Model
    • Railway Station Exhibition
    • War Memorabilia
  • History
  • Merchandise
  • Get involved
    • Become a Museum Member
    • Volunteering
  • Visit Murtoa
    • Murtoa Heritage Trail
    • Murtoa Silo Art
    • Murtoa’s Big Weekend
    • The Stick Shed
    • Dunmunkle Sumpoilers
    • Lake Marma Attractions
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    Interesting Artefacts

    What on earth is that!? And what was it used for? Made of tin, it stands about 40 cm (16”) high and 40 cm (16”) long. There are 6 cup like shapes underneath which are about 13cm (5”) in diameter....

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    James Hill Taxidermy Collection

    A rare collection that provides us with an insight into the detail of many bird, reptile and egg species… some now extinct. 1850 Born St Albans, Hertfordshire England. Arrived in Geelong with parents when 5 years old. 1873 Left Geelong...

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    Murtoa Railway Model

    A unique model of Murtoa’s very own railway history is currently on display, created and donated by clever local artist, John Gerdtz. Circa 1960’s John Gerdtz of Murtoa has created this train model, based on his memory of how it...

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    Railway Station Exhibition

    Step back in time to discover the glory days of Murtoa Railway Station. Murtoa Railway Station was built and operational by 1878 and was a temporary terminus for the main western line from Melbourne. The line extended to Horsham in...

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    War Memorabilia

    Concordia Cottage houses an exhibition of war memorabilia, tributes and artefacts to the many locals who volunteered or were conscripted during WWI and WWII. To pay tribute to their sacrifice, many stories of bravery, perseverance and survival are retold and...

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Murtoa Museum PrecinctExplore History at the Murtoa Museum Precinct
1 Comyn Street Murtoa 3390
  • Open Daily  12:00pm - 2:00pm
         Appointments (outside usual hours) available

Admission: Adults: $9 | Children U16: Free | Membership: $14 Single / $20 Family

Disabled access to all buildings except the upper floors of the Old Water Tower.

0429 944 673
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  • The Murtoa & District Historical Society gratefully acknowledges the support of FRRR and FRRR donor: The Ian Rollo Currie Estate Foundation for making this website project possible.

We acknowledge the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagulk peoples as the Traditional Owners of the land on which the Murtoa Museum Precinct is located.
We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and recognise their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities.

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  • Welcome
  • The Museum site
    • Old Water Tower
    • Murtoa Railway Station
    • Concordia Cottage
    • Concordia Bell Tower
  • Exhibitions
    • Interesting Artefacts
    • James Hill Taxidermy Collection
    • Murtoa Railway Model
    • Railway Station Exhibition
    • War Memorabilia
  • History
  • Merchandise
  • Get involved
    • Become a Museum Member
    • Volunteering
  • Visit Murtoa
    • Murtoa Heritage Trail
    • Murtoa Silo Art
    • Murtoa’s Big Weekend
    • The Stick Shed
    • Dunmunkle Sumpoilers
    • Lake Marma Attractions