City of Gosnells Museum at Wilkinson Homestead — Attraction in Gosnells

The museum is an attractive place for group visits and is available outside normal opening hours by request, for weddings or any group gatherings. This museum is located on the canning river and museum collection is housed in the State Heritage listed Wilkinson Homestead which has an interesting history from the time of European settlement. The museum property and nearby park area was granted to pioneer John Okey Davis in 1829. The homestead was built in 1912 on a property that became one of the largest citrus producing properties of the early 20th Century in WA. Replica buildings, machinery shed, dunny and washhouse reflect life in earlier times. Volunteers look after this place and many...

Located on the beautiful banks of the Canning River, the Museum collection is housed in the State Heritage listed Wilkinson Homestead. The site has an interesting history that includes early European settlement, and the district's agricultural development. The Museum property and adjacent park are part of the 1829 land grant to pioneer John Okey Davis. The homestead, built in 1912, is on one of the largest citrus producing properties in nineteenth century Western Australia. Replica buildings, including the machinery shed, dunny and washhouse reflect life in...

Visited today , a remarkable place , a lot of history of the local area, Met a lovely man playing the piano , for some one who is 82 years of age he plays it so brilliantly I could listen to him all day long , Also a lovely and friendly knowledgeable guide and staff , to guide you around if needed , Highly recommend this place , Well worth a visit , bring your parents along with you , it will take them on a trip down memory lane! Don't forget to drop a few coins in the donation box to show your appreciation for keeping the...