Discover the stories of the Mt Laura Homestead Museum and a special tour of the recently upgraded original homestead exhibition.
The Museum was established in the early 1970s. The major July 2026 remake of the exhibition creates a new chapter in the Museum’s development.
The homestead’s new permanent exhibition tour is hosted by Paul Mazourek, Museum Curator and Tourism Assets Officer at 10:00am and 11:00am.
Your may visit the whole Mt Laura Museum complex between 10:00am – 1:00pm.
Highlights:
• Historic Gay Street Cottage.
• The original steam locomotive from the Hummock Hill to Iron Knob tramway.
• Nicolson and Lions Engine displays.
• Blacksmith display.
• Telstra Telecommunication Museum.
• Horse-drawn vehicles.
• Women’s Memorial sculpture in the heritage rose garden.
Event details
07 October 2026
10:00am - 1:00am
Mount Laura Homestead Museum, Ekblom Street, Whyalla View Map
Accessibility features
Accessible toilet, Easy parking, Public transport nearby
Cost
Free
No online booking required
Organised by
Whyalla Council
Contact
Gail Rostig
Email: gail.rostig@whyalla.sa.gov.au
Phone: 8640 3444
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