Andrew Ross Museum (Kangaroo Ground)
This collection, established in 1992 in the former Schoolmaster's House at Kangaroo Ground, focuses on the life of the district's first schoolmaster, Andrew Ross, and the regions' enterprising Scottish farmers.
The main focus of the museum is archiving, preserving and displaying of Kangaroo Ground's heritage. A large photographic collection together with numerous documents and research information can be viewed by the community.
Special exhibitions and events are staged in the adjoining school room (1878). The museum consist of three rooms of displays and a series of audiotapes of former residents of the district talking of their experiences in the 1930s and 1940s.
Located opposite the General Store.
Opening Hours:
Opening Times
Cost:
There is no charge for visiting the Museum (however, the museum is always happy to accept a donation).
Location
279 Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground 3097 Map
✆ (03) 9712 0801
Email Enquiry
Web Links
→ www.andrewrossmuseum.org.au
→ Nillumbik Heritage Guide (PDF)