About Beachport Old Wool and Grain Store Museum
The Beachport Old Wool and Grain Store Museum is a National Trust museum housed in a large stone wool and grain store on Railway Terrace, Beachport, in the Wattle Range Council area of South Australia. Built in 1878 to serve the former Beachport port, it is one of the town's most significant historic buildings. The museum displays maritime, agricultural and local history collections reflecting Beachport's role as a major 19th-century port.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect to explore a large two-storey limestone store building with timber floors and original storage features. Inside are displays of maritime artefacts, whaling equipment, agricultural machinery, wool and grain handling items, photographs and local history exhibits relating to Beachport's port and settlement. The setting is on Railway Terrace near the foreshore, with interpretive panels and collection rooms arranged over two levels.
Key highlights
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Historic 1878 limestone wool and grain store building
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Maritime and whaling artefacts from Beachport's port history
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Agricultural and pastoral displays including wool and grain handling equipment
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Local history photographs and documents of Beachport and Wattle Range district