Museum and Old Police Station

The Morawa District Historical Society was first formed in May 1973. Its main objective was to retain a historical record of the district. Relocation of the original Old Gaol and Courthouse, in 1975, from Stokes Road to its current position, in Prater Street, was one of the first projects undertaken. Unfortunately the original horse stables associated with this building had been removed.

The Old Gaol and Courthouse now forms the centrepiece of the Morawa Museum. The Museum houses a truly remarkable collection of windmills as well as examples of vintage farm machinery and equipment. The windmill collection is renowned world wide and is the subject of The Windmill Journal. This publication is produced quarterly by the Morawa District Historical Society and is distributed world wide.

The museum showcases more than just agricultural historic items, with an impressive display of historical life in a rural community.                                                                            Make sure you take a trip down memory lane with their impressive collection of household items such as antique cameras, washing machines and even a collection of vintage clothing.