Pingelly Museum and Historical Group Overview

Pingelly Museum and Historical Group

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Town hall houses an intimate collection

This intimate collection provides an insight into the innovation and flavour of country-life. Learn about local inventors and sports people and town history. Pingelly Museum and Historical Group is run by a group of dedicated volunteers. The Museum was housed in the Old Court House before moving to the Pingelly Town Hall.

Address:

Pingelly Town Hall
28 Parade Street
Pingelly WA 6308
Australia

Tel:

0419 163 260

Email:

pingellymuseumgroup@yahoo.com.au

Opening Hours

Contact the Curator on 0419 163 260

Toilet fumigator

Blowfly trap

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Female marching uniform

Stars

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