Channel Heritage Museum

2361 Channel Highway, LOWER SNUG Tasmania 7054

“Explore the Past”

The Channel Heritage Museum is managed by the Channel Historical & Folk Museum Association Inc.  Members are drawn from all sections of the Community, with a common interest in the history of the Channel area.

The Association aims to promote & preserve the history of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel area from Margate south to Gordon.

Displays , Exhibits & Information include: 

• Unique collection from the Electrona Carbide Works.
• Timber industry.
• Boat building & shipping in the Channel.
• Fruit growing & farming.
• 1967 Bush Fires.
• School records & photos.
• Social & historical memorabilia & information.
• Colonial style kitchen, bedroom, bathroom & wash-house.

Facilities include:

• A library with a collection of books, photographs, maps & newspaper clippings relating to Channel history. This library can be used for research into family history, local history & school projects.

• Special programs for school groups by arrangement for the students to learn about their heritage.

• Visits from community & tour groups can be arranged.

• There is easy access for the elderly & disabled.

www.channelheritagemuseum.org.au       Secretary@ChannelHeritageMuseum.org.au

100 years of Recipes Cookbook now available: to download an order form to purchase your copy click here.

Only 400 copies available of this publication!

SCHOOL Groups: For information click HERE

Reference Links:

http://www.margate.tased.edu.au/channelchronicles/museum/

www.tco.asn.au/oac/community_groups.cgi?oacID=60&groupID=1008

http://eheritage.statelibrary.tas.gov.au/search/browse.aspx?LOCATION=Channel+Heritage+Museum&page=3