Murchison Museum

On 17 June 1929 ten people in the small township of Murchison died during a tragic earthquake. The settlement was lifted almost half a metre, it was impossible to stand at the worst of the quake, and every building in the town was uninhabitable, many completely destroyed. Huge slips came down off the surrounding mountains.

The Murchison Museum shares the stories of the huge 1929 Murchison earthquake, as well as tales of the early settlements in the area and their rich gold mining history. This fascinating community museum located in the historic Murchison Post Office. There is a wide range of collections including; photographs, stories, tools, household items, telephones and more. The staff at the museum are all locals who have their own interesting stories to tell and will be happy to help you find out more about the history of the area.