About Gawler National Trust Museum
The Gawler National Trust Museum is a community history museum in central Gawler, South Australia, operated by the National Trust of South Australia (Gawler Branch). Located in a historic building on Murray Street, it houses artefacts, photographs, documents, household items and agricultural and industrial memorabilia relating to Gawler, founded in 1839. The collection interprets the town's colonial development and social history, offering insight into regional heritage north of Adelaide.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, volunteer-run indoor museum housed in a heritage building on Murray Street in central Gawler. Rooms contain themed displays of domestic objects, clothing, tools, agricultural and industrial items, photographs, documents and local memorabilia interpreting Gawler's history from 1839 onwards. Displays are self-guided with interpretive signage, with volunteers often available to provide information. The setting is a compact town-centre heritage precinct within walking distance of shops and other historic sites.
Key highlights
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Heritage building on Murray Street in central Gawler
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Extensive collection of artefacts relating to Gawler district history since 1839
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Photographic and archival displays documenting colonial and community development
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Themed exhibits on domestic life, agriculture, industry and local trades