About this place
What to expect
Wyndham Historical Museum in Wyndham offers visitors a fascinating journey through the town's pioneering past, showcasing the people, events and industries that shaped the East Kimberley. Housed in the historic Old Courthouse building in Wyndham's Port area, the museum features an impressive collection of memorabilia, journals and photographs documenting life in Wyndham since European settlement in the 1880s. Displays explore the rise and fall of the Old Port Township, the Wyndham Meatworks, early aviation and the dramatic World War II air attacks on Wyndham, including the sinking of the MV Koolama. The museum itself is part of the story, having originally served as the town's police station before becoming the courthouse, adding another layer of historical significance to every visit. Whether staying at Wyndham's caravan park or exploring the town as part of an East Kimberley road trip, the museum is a rewarding stop that can easily be combined with visits to the nearby jetty, Afghan and Pioneer Cemeteries and other local attractions, offering further insight into Wyndham's diverse and colourful past. Open seasonally from Anzac Day to the end of September, the museum provides an enriching stop for travellers exploring Wyndham and the surrounding East Kimberley. Discover the stories that have shaped this remarkable frontier town and gain a deeper appreciation of one of the Kimberley's oldest settlements.