Galleries, Museums and Collections, Historical Sites and Heritage Locations, Landmarks and Buildings
The Melrose Courthouse Heritage Centre is an adventure into the past. Discover the history of this unique area by visiting the authentic exhibitions and audio visual presentations that tell the story of opening the north of South Australia, with the establishment in 1848 of the police and judicial presence at this site.
Learn about Goyder's Line, which runs through this area, bringing to life the hardships the pioneers suffered. Experience all aspects of rural settlement, mining, workingmen's blocks, a village settlement and a returned soldier-training farm. The story of the European pioneers and the Nukunu Aboriginal people are well interpreted.
Attraction Opening Times
Monday: 2pm to 5pm Tuesday: 2pm to 5pm Wednesday: 2pm to 5pm Thursday: 2pm to 5pm Friday: 2pm to 5pm Saturday: 2pm to 5pm Sunday: 2pm to 5pm Public Holiday: 2pm to 5pm Christms Day: Closed Good Friday: 2pm to 5pm ...... Other times by appointment.
The Melrose Courthouse Heritage Centre is an adventure into the past. Discover the history of this unique area by visiting the authentic exhibitions and audio visual presentations that tell the story of opening the north of South Australia, with the establishment in 1848 of the police and judicial presence at this site. 
