Mill Cottage Museum Travel Guide
Free Guide: Discover Port Lincoln's heritage at Mill Cottage Museum, a charming pioneer home filled with local history and family treasures in Flinders Park.
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Discover Port Lincoln's heritage at Mill Cottage Museum, a charming pioneer home filled with local history and family treasures in Flinders Park.
Explore the history of Port Lincoln at Mill Cottage Museum, housed in an 1866 pioneer home in Flinders Park. Discover artifacts, photographs, and stories of early settlers and the Bishop family, who lived here for nearly a century.
Opening hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed10 am–2 pm
- ThuClosed
- FriClosed
- SatClosed
- Sun2 pm–4 pm
Opening hours as listed on the venue’s Google Business Profile. Hours can change for services and special events, so check with the venue before you go.
- Address
- 10-24 Flinders Hwy, Port Lincoln SA 5606
- Website
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Mill Cottage Museum offers a glimpse into Port Lincoln's past, showcasing the life and times of the Bishop family and early pioneers. Built in 1866 for Joseph Kemp Bishop, the cottage remained in the Bishop family for almost 100 years and is one of Port Lincoln's oldest remaining buildings.The museum features several rooms of exhibits, including the Bishop Family Collection with furniture, clothing, and items brought from England by Captain John Bishop in 1839. Admire the watercolor paintings by Amy Bishop, the last family member to reside in the cottage. The Pioneers and Descendants Club collection displays early Port Lincoln memorabilia. Visitors can also browse a photo kiosk with over 5,000 historic images. The Port Lincoln History Centre is located behind the museum in Settlers Cottage for those interested in historical research.Located in Flinders Park, the museum provides a beautiful setting with lawns, gardens, and picnic areas. The museum is open Wednesdays and Sundays from September to May, offering guided tours by knowledgeable staff.
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