Opening hours
The museum is open the first Sunday of every month from 11am – 4pm (Closed January and Easter Sunday)
Discover the heart of Polish heritage in Australia
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Celebrate culture and community
Nestled in the picturesque Clare/Barossa Valley, just 130km from Adelaide, our heritage-listed museum, which was established by the post-WW II Polish migrants, is a treasure trove of Polish history and culture. Often referred to as the "cradle of Polish migration," we welcome visitors from across Australia and beyond to explore our rich heritage. Whether you're tracing your family roots, seeking to learn about Polish history, or simply curious about our region's past, you will find something to inspire you at our museum.
About the museum
Reconnect with your heritage in multicultural Australia. Enrich your world and preserve it for future generations.
Krystyna Luzny
Events throughout the year
Festival of the lamb
Join us in September for the annual Festival of the Lamb, celebrating the spring equinox with new-season lamb and the first buds of the vines. For more information or details please contact 0427 654 017.
Location: Polish Hill River Church Museum Inc, 225B Polish Hill Rd, Polish Hill River SA 5453
Polish History Month
The Polish Hill River Church Museum Inc every year takes part in the History Month organised by the The History Trust of SA.
For more detail please check The History Trust of SA webpage https://www.history.sa.gov.au or call/SMS 0427 654 017.
Pilgrimage
Pilgrims, mark your calendars! The Polish Hill River Church Museum Inc proudly hosts the annual Easter pilgrimage, a cherished tradition held on the Saturday two weeks before Easter. The Pilgrimage is organised in conjunction with the Resurrection Church – Unley and the Federation of Polish Organisations in SA which provides the buses. For more information or details please contact 0427 654 017.
Location: Polish Hill River Church Museum Inc, 225B Polish Hill Rd, Polish Hill River SA 5453
Polish independence day exhibition
The Polish Independence Day Holiday takes place on 11 November. The Polish Hill River Church Museum Inc in conjunction with the FoPOSA, for this occasion, prepares every year an exhibition displayed at Dom Polski Centre. For more information or details please contact 0427 654 017.
Location: Dom Polski Centre, 230 Angas St, Adelaide SA 5000
Explore our museum exhibits
Our dedicated team of volunteers is passionate about preserving and sharing the stories of Polish migrants who contributed significantly to South Australia's development. We care for the heritage-listed church-museum and the adjoining four classrooms of Australia's first Polish school, while also collecting and preserving valuable artefacts and documents. We invite you to visit and experience our living history!
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History,
and rolling hills await in the
Clare Valley
Clare Valley hides a fascinating history of South Australia – from pioneering pastoralists and Jesuit priests to masters of winemaking. Only here will you taste the best Riesling in the world and sample other wines from over 50 wineries scattered throughout the valley. We invite you to Clare, Sevenhill, Watervale, Mintaro, Auburn, and Polish Hill River – the cradle of Polish immigration.
Become a member
Join the Polish Hill River Church Museum Committee and become a part of our mission to preserve the rich history of Polish migration in Australia. Membership is free. Join today and become a part of our vibrant community.
Become a member