Pirie Museum

The people of Port Pirie have a strong sense of history. The resting place for much of that history is the Museum built in the old Railway Station and Custom's House in Ellen Street.

The Victorian Pavilion style Railway Station was built in 1902 and operated until 1967 when the line to Broken Hill was standardised. Since then The National Trust has taken over care of the building and it's collection of historic items which range from shop fronts to railways and maritime pieces. Port Pirie was South Australia's first Provincial city and was formed in 1840 by Edward John Eyre who was looking for a protected inlet where future farmers could store and load grain. Much of the museum is dedicated to the industries Port Pirie has supported. The National Trust Museum is open Monday through Saturday and Sunday afternoon. It's in the Old Railway Station building in Ellen Street opposite the Harbour. For more information email info@postcards-sa.com.au