Narrogin Old Courthouse Museum

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Judiciary, dolls, pottery and many things in between.

Visit Narrogin’s original courthouse, and stand behind the judge’s bench, witness stand and prisoner’s dock. Read up on local history from the collection of books and booklets, located on the judge’s bench or learn about the interesting stories behind Narrogin’s doll factory and the pottery factory. There is a room dedicated to the history of the Great Southern Railway, which passed through Narrogin, between Albany and York. The Museum holds several of the old railway relay signals and items related to the railway. The Old Courthouse Museum also houses the Art and Craft group.

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Address:

37 Egerton Street
Narrogin WA 6312
Australia

Tel:

(08) 9881 6758 or (08) 9890 0900

Email:

ngnmuseum@narrogin.wa.gov.au

Opening Hours

Mon to Fri 10am - 4pm; Sat 10am - 12pm

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