Broome Historical Museum

As a historical museum that seems to be run primarily by volunteers and comprised, in large part, of private donations to the collection, this place generally does a great job to introduce Broome's multicultural past. It is also a class above the sort of museums that one often finds in small towns, which are often so reliant on odd donations. Very well done.

That said, the virtual online museum does a much better job than the physical collection in presenting a number of strands of Broome's history. Although the online virtual museum does well in affording a central place to race and First Nations people in Broome's history, and although the physical museum captures Broome's multiculturalism, the physical place granted to First Nations people in the actual museum seemed very underdone. Perhaps this is due to the limitations of what has been donated to the collection. I hope this aspect can be improved, to meet the higher standards of the virtual online collection. Having found the online museum very interesting, and having heard so much about the quality of this musum, I was a little disappointed by the physical collection which still included some of the idiosyncrasies that one sees in the local history museums of other small towns (including, for example, shell collections of donors and other oddities). If the physical museum could achieve the same emphases as the virtual online version, it would be even better. All in all, it was still worth a visit though.

What a great cinema. It was so lovely to sit outside and watch a movie. I couldn't get down into the canvas chairs but there were benches which were higher. Could idea to take a cushion or a pillow with you.

Tremendous journey through Broome's history. Well worth a long look. Pearl diving and the 'one day war' on Broome at the end of world war one particularly interesting.

Spent a quick hour, very interesting and very worth the visit to see some of Broome's history. Reasonable price, senior discount too.

Fantastic, interesting and informative. I was only going to spend 30 minutes in the museum, and stayed over 2 hours!

An excellent insight into the history of Broome. Well worth a visit. Lots of exhibits, helpful stay and very close to the explorer bus stop.plus free cold water. From shell collections to WWII propellers.there is something for everyone

Very fascinating. Great way to learn about the early days of the pearling industry and some of the history of Broome.

This was very informative. We have treated Aboriginal people so badly in the past, hopefully we learn from that. Worth watching the videos.

Very comprehensive and well presented collection. Unfortunately our visit was a little rushed for time, but we hope to return another time. Huge thanks to Jenete (apologies if I have misspelled your name) you were an absolute delight and patient and ever so helpful, and your dog is adorable:)

Excellent facility with so much to see on the history of Broome. Well worth a visit for the very interesting displays and information.

Broome is a proud town and it's well on display here. And I did like the CWA corner, as often many of this museums are cataloguing the efforts of men.

This is a most interesting museum. Rather than displaying everything locally historical, they have concentrated on a few themes: the attack during WW! And the pearl shell industry. The displays are well laid out and it is easy to move around the various display sites. The staff appear to be volunteers and are all very helpful and enthusiastic. The entry price is modest and no doubt will be ploughed back into the further improvement of the facility. We were in Broome for a short stay and in the hour that we visited the museum we were able to gain important insights into the lifestyle of the early pioneers here and indeed those who followed. I am happy to recommend a visit here to any visitor to Broome.

Great museum, easily accessible by walking, driving or using the great service provided by bebus. Very informative from local Aboriginal tribes, to Pearling, the One Day War, and everything in between. A definite must do, when staying in Broome.

Well described and displayed artefacts. Gave us a good idea of early days of Broome including the dinosaurs who roamed here.

Great historical place for information on Broome and it's involvement in world war 2. Thoroughly recommend a visit but get there at opening time 10.00am it closes at 1.00pm you need an hour and a half to go through it properly.

Lots and lots of local history from the beginning of pearl mining to the bombing by the Japanese to as Broome is today. Quite a lot of exbibits with lots of information on each one. Could have spent hours there.

Perfect for all ages, must visit!
I am a fan of history, and I loved Broome Historical Museum. There is so much information from first telephone exchange to pearl diving. You will be needing at least one-three hours to explore the museum.

Very interesting museum with heaps of details on each object.
You can spend 3 hours if you read it all
Depend on how much time you have

This museum is on the outskirts of Broome, inaccessible without a car. It is surrounded by residential houses and bushland. Inside the museum, there are three main buildings; two of them air-conditioned. The museum exhibits are accompanied by paragraphs of texts. It was fascinating to learn about the complex and multi-cultural background of Broome. Unfortunately, there are no guided tours, and some exhibits are dusty and covered in dust. The entrance fee was $12 and opens the museum for the next week. Overall, somewhat decent for a country town.

Very informative and we'll set out. Lots of good information and well documented. Enjoyed our visit very much.