The Discovery Centre contains a wealth of information relating to the history of the Stanley district and many items of interest collected in the area.
Some of the items on display include: Antique bric-a-brac, Photographic display, numerous household and farming utensils of settlement days, 1850 wedding gown, marine curios, relics from ships that once sailed in the area. bowsprit of ship Kermandie, mineral display, and locally made souvenirs and handcrafts are for sale.
Genealogy search AUD5 which includes your entry fee.
Opening hours of the centre are 1000 – 1600 daily from September to June. The centre is closed weekdays June, July, August. It is possible to access the centre by appointment outside of opening hours.
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Hello, My wife & I recently visited The Discovery & Geneology Centre regarding my Grandfather George Michael O’Halloran, looking for information on his family background. I discussed the fact that I had his Stagecoach Driver’s Licence, No 6, Issued at Burnie to drive between Ulverstone & Stanley, framed at home, with the gentleman on duty. He was very helpful and I was able to obtain a postcard depicting a stagecoach outside the Union Hotel. I am in the process of now having the Stagecoach Driver’s Licence digitally enhanced as it has become quite faded. My intention is to have a copy of it produced and sent to the Discovery & Geneology Centre for display as discudded with the gentleman on duty. Please advise if this is still the case and if so I will make the necessary arrangements which will probably be mid April.