Koppio Smithy Museum
Situated in the picturesque Koppio Hills, and surrounded by farmlands, the Museum sits on a one hectare site formerly the farm of Tom Brennand , the Koppio Blacksmith 1903.
The Museum features the original Blacksmith shop and two bedroom cottage (restored), ‘Glenleigh’ a lovely thatch cottage (1890), the Koppio one-teacher schoolhouse (1934 to 1970) also featuring a unique collection of very early Aboriginal artefacts, a 1910 Port Lincoln tailor shop, Bank of Adelaide building, White Flat Post Office (reportedly the smallest Post Office in the State, Heritage Hall (a wonderful collection from the home of the Jericho family and a range of display sheds covering Tractors & Farm Machinery, stationary engines, Shearing, Grain Story, Hay Story, vehicles and Print Room.
Function Room – seating for 40+ and featuring kitchenette facilities, dvd presentations & Interpretation Display of both the Museum and the Koppio district. Function room available for bookings.
Outside seating areas amongst the lawns and trees.Children’s play area – tractors, water pumps, playgym etc.
Main entrance shop - Hot Pies, Ice Creams and cold drinks plus tourist information and souvenirs
Toilets and disabled access toilet
Location
RSD 1951 Koppio Road, Koppio SA
Latitude-longitude -34.4216,135.8467
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Open
Tuesday to Sunday, public holidays and school holidays 10.00am - 5.00pm
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Admission
Adults $10.00
Children $3.00
Age Pensioners $6.00
Coach Tours $6.00 p.p
Enquiries
+61 (08) 8684 4243
Branch
Details
Features:
Farm Machinery
Folk Collection
Heritage Building
District: Koppio
Operating Days: _TWTFSSps