Broome museum

Broome Historical Society

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What can I see at the museum?

Q: Where is the museum located?

Q: How can I help?

Q: What can I see at the museum?

A visit to the museum will take you on a journey of discovery that covers:

  • The Pearling Industry
  • Domestic life in Broome
  • Cyclones
  • Meat Works Industry
  • Aboriginal artefacts
  • Norwest Echo printing press
  • telecommunications
  • Broome's One day War
  • Memorabilia
  • Research albums on a huge variety of subjects
This is a plan of the museum that gives an indication of the range of exhibits:

Q: Where is the museum located?

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Q: How can I help?

A1: Join the Broome Historical Society
The museum is staffed entirely by volunteers, who devote their time to keeping the museum open 7 days per week. By joining the society you can build new skills, meet new people and add variety to your work experience.
A $1 membership fee makes you a member of the Broome Historical Society and as a volunteer you are covered by our insurance policy whilst working on museum premises.
It is a requirement of membership that you are available to assist in the museum and/or in other duties (e.g. cataloguing, collections, conservation, etc.).
Contact the museum for details.
A2: Become a Friend of the Museum:

Objectives:

  • To stimulate, sustain interest in, support and promote the Broome Museum and to enhance its cultural significance
  • To develop a sense of identity with Broome through an appreciation of its history

If you have an interest in these objectives then become a FRIEND of the Broome Museum.

Benefits (what's in it for me):

  • Free entry to the museum
  • Free 1 hour research
  • Discount at Museum Shop
  • Bi-Annual Newsletter
  • Programme of events at Museum
  • Concession entry for your guests

Subscription Categories:

  • Corporate Friend $100 pa
  • Family Friend $25 pa
  • Single Friend $15 pa
  • valid from July - June each year

Contact the museum for details.