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Stanley Discovery Museum, Stanley

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History Museum · Hidden Gem · Museum
Our Museum is run totally by volunteers and it is sometimes not possible to be open. Messages can be taken by the Stanley Visitor Centre and they can field queries for us. 6458 1331 or 1300 138 229.

The Museum is CLOSED during winter ( June - September) but, where possible, we are happy to open by appointment.
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  • By lorrainefaye
    full of interesting photos and objects. They run a quick film of stanley as well. There is so much history being told through the photos and books to look up family names of the area  more »
  • By VarleyVan
    We went here with two other couples whilst on holiday. Very interesting, and so nice to learn a bit about the local history. Sad to read about the over fishing. The gentleman who was volunteering...  more »
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