Established over 40 years ago, the Museum offers visitors the chance to step out of the present and discover an early Australian inland settlement. You will enjoy a day of activities centred on a social history collection that includes the everyday as well as the unique. Located in a picturesque river setting, explore over 50 buildings of active and static displays and discover how settlers lived and entertained themselves in times past. There are a wide range of activities to keep to you amused at the museum * A great way to start your visit is to take a FREE ride on the horse drawn vehicle and vintage car * Don t miss your chance to cruise the Mighty Murray aboard the historic Paddleboat Pyap * Experience the museum at night, on the unique Sound & Light Show * Sing along to the 1920s player piano at the Music Shop * Browse and buy from a large selection of lace and hats at the Drapery * View the 3-dimensional photos at the Kaiser Stereoscopic Theatre, built in Germany in 1890 - the only one of its kind in Australia. * Have your photo taken in period costume at the Photographic Parlour * Have a "wanted" poster printed at the Print Shop * Paint ceramics at the Pottery * Enjoy a boiled lolly from the General Store * Be involved with hands-on activities, activated machinery and static social history displays * Take home a souvenir from the Museum Shop * Enjoy a meal at the Riverview Cafe SOUND & LIGHT TOUR As the transporter moves silently into the darkness the sounds and voices of a bustling past begin. Horses thunder along dusty tracks, the haunting sounds of the didgeridoo fills the night air and pioneers reminisce of the trials and tribulations of early settlement. Bookings essential.

Email: pioneer@swanhill.vic.gov.au

Phone: 03 5036 2410

Website: www.pioneersettlement.com.au

Address:
Monash Drv
Swan Hill, Victoria, 3585

Guest Facilities:
Cafe, Car park, Coach Parking, Photographic service, Picnic Area, Shaded Area, Sheltered Area, Toilet facilities for the Disabled, Walking Tracks

Experiences you can enjoy at Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement Museum:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Cruise, Farm Stay, Flora/Fauna, Historic/Heritage, Outback