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Welcome to the Mandurah Community Museum Education Website. Our Museum features photographs, objects and information which reflect the progression of Mandurah from pre-settlement through its development as a quiet holiday town into the thriving city we know today!

Come and discover the fascinating stories of the Peel Region and learn about significant people and events in our local history…


The Mandurah Community Museum

Represents People
The museum holds information, objects and oral history recordings about the people that have played a part in making Mandurah the place it is today.
Embraces Culture
Mandurah takes its name from the Noongar word Mandjoogoordap - meaning meeting place. The Mandjoogoordap Gallery, developed in association with the Indigenous Advisory Group, reflects this ancient heritage.
Illustrates Change
Mandurah’s first dental technician used this foot pedalled dentist drill, as prior to 1932, Mandurah had no power.
Embodies history
The museum collection is housed in one location incorporating three buildings; the first government school, the courthouse and the police station.

MUSEUM CLOSED
The museum will be closed and under maintenance from Sunday 5th May to Monday 13th May. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Writing Your Memoirs with Rosemary Stevens
Do you have a story to tell based on your life experience? Where do you begin? And how should you proceed? This workshop will help trigger memories and provide the tools to bring your story to life in a relaxed atmosphere. No previous experience necessary, simply bring along pen, paper and a patchwork of memories.

Where: Mandurah Community Museum
When: Friday 24th May
Time: 10am to 1.40pm
Cost: $10

Tea and coffee available and lunch provided.
Contact the Mandurah Community Museum on 9550 3682 to make a booking.
Limited spaces available.

Dalrymple School Room Digital Re-enactment
The Posthumous Monster Digital Projection Extravaganza launch date was March 8, 2012.
A re-enactment dedicated to William Robert Dalrymple, a local pioneer of education during the early nineteen hundreds took place in Dalrymple School.
Mandurah children from Glencoe Primary School and local resident Patrick Kilcoyne spent 2 days filming. They recreated a typical school day in the early 1900s and experienced for themselves, what school would have been like.
This film is shown to visitors and school groups to the Museum, to enhance their experience, understanding and interpretation of Dalrymple School.
You are welcome to view this digital re-enactment when you visit the Mandurah Community Museum.

Changes at the Museum
Interested in Mandurah’s history and heritage. Contribute to the creation of permanent exhibits by filling out the survey. Click on the link and have your say.
Mandurah Museum Community Input(1).pdf

 

Delighted to have stumbled upon the museum, on a day’s visit.
- Sidney Whitaker, Bangor , Scotland.

Inspirational – found my dad, Bill. Looking for Grandfather Clayton.
- Deanne Fogarty (nee Davey)

Wonderful trip down memory lane and everybody so helpful.
- Felicity Latnagart and Dorothy Grinsted

Wonderful memories. In the 1950s we had desks and inkwells like this! Loved playing with the phone!
- Alan Parr, Brighton, England 26/03/2007

We both really enjoyed visiting this museum. I (Kara) have been coming here from Perth for 20 years. Very interesting to get to know the history
- Kara and Luke 07/01/07

A truly stunning insight to the town of Mandurah
- Smyth 28/03/2007

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