Ceduna museums

The Ceduna region in South Australia is home to several museums and cultural centers that showcase the area's rich history and arts. Some of the notable museums and galleries in the region include: Ceduna Arts & Cultural Centre, an Aboriginal-owned center offering an authentic experience of local Aboriginal art, craft, and artifacts. The profits from the center support the continuation of the artistic tradition through material purchases and skill development.

Ceduna School House Museum, built in 1912 as the first school in Ceduna, features historic items from pioneering families, antiques, and restored farm machinery. The museum also houses a collection of Aboriginal artifacts and is open Monday to Saturday. Penong Windmill Museum, located on the main road from Adelaide to Perth, showcases around 20 windmills rescued and restored by the local community. This outdoor museum has received awards and attracted numerous visitors since its opening. It includes a room dedicated to the Bush Church Aid Society and a plaster cast of a 25-foot basking shark found at Fowlers Bay in 1914. These museums and galleries offer visitors a unique cultural experience in the Ceduna region, allowing them to delve into the area's history and appreciate local arts and crafts.

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