City of Gosnells

Located on the beautiful banks of the Canning River, the museum collection is housed in the State Heritage listed Wilkinson Homestead on Homestead Road in Gosnells.  The site has an interesting history that includes early European settlement, Aboriginal heritage, and the district's agricultural development.

The Museum property and adjacent park are part of the 1829 land grant to pioneer John Okey Davis.  The homestead, built in 1912, was one of the largest citrus producing properties in Western Australia.  Replica buildings, including the machinery shed, dunny and washhouse reflect life in earlier times.

The collection features textiles, agricultural machinery, domestic equipment, furniture, historic photographs and paintings significant to local history.  A display highlight is the Glassby Collection of vintage machinery.

Opening Times:

• Wednesday 10:00am - 2:00pm
• Sunday 2:00 - 5:00pm
• Additional Times by Request

The Museum is an attractive site for group visits and is available outside normal opening hours by request.  Chairs and tables can be provided.  The Museum seeks to accommodate people with special needs.  Please contact the Museum on
T: 9490 1575 to discuss requirements.

Admission Fees:

• Adults $1.20 
• Concession $1.10
• Family $2.75

Educational Programmes for School Groups
The Museum offers an oustanding programme which combines learning with fun.  History comes alive with the Museum's hands on activities.  Click HERE to see the Educational Programmes brochure.  A selection of three programmes is included in the very reasonable charge of $4.40 per child.

Donations
The Museum appreciates donations of objects, photographs and archival material relevant to the City of Gosnells.  Please contact the Curator on T: 9490 1575 to discuss your opportunity to add to the collection.

Volunteers
Community support is essential to the operation of the Museum.  Volunteers work with the collection, present education programmes, provide tours, undertake research, and assist with other activities.  Contact the curator on T: 9490 1575 to join the volunteer team.

 

Vintage Essex Motor Car

In mid 2006 the Museum received a donation of a beautifully restored vintage Essex motor car.

The 1927 vehicle, formerly owned by local man Cyril Newton, was driven throughout Gosnells in the 1930s and attracted much attention, as cars, particularly of this type, were a relatively rare sight.

This donation to the City by the Amaroo Village Board is a truly significant and greatly appreciated gift.  It is currently on display in the main shed at the City's Museum.