Murchison Heritage Centre

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Written By Tess Nicholson

In the spring of 1969, a great green flash was seen in the sky above Murchison, followed by a mighty boom. A scientific marvel, Murchison Meteorite is recognised globally as the oldest material on earth and contains amino acids linked to the start of life.

Today you can see a sliver of the 4.6 billion-year-old Meteorite, surrounded by history displays of the town, including artefacts of the Indigenous people who lived in the area and those who were moved to the Aboriginal Protectorate on the edge of town. There are also records of the river port boom days and artworks from prisoners interned in the region’s World War Two prisoner-of-war camps.

Travel Tips
Long Vehicle Parking
Accessible
Family Friendly

Tess Nicholson
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