The best collection of agricultural steam engines in the Southern Hemisphere
Open 7-days at Westbury, Tasmania
The Venue
Housed in two iconic sheds that were originally designed as grain storage sheds, the museum boasts a large under-cover display area that is flat and easy to access, with a very ample carpark at the front. The open front yard is itself a display area for many field implements and includes a Blacksmith’s Forge and a model railway that is available to give rides around the property on most days.
Featured Steam Engine
Foden Traction Engine 2108
This engine was purchased new from Foden’s of Sandbach (UK) in 1910 by Mr. A. Aulich of St. Marys for 700 pounds via Finlayson’s Agency in Devonport. Mr. Ted Pearns (the Pearn Brothers’ father) purchased it in 1935 for 400 pounds. It was used throughout the Westbury district for Threshing, straw-pressing, chaff-cutting, and saw-milling. It was the Pearn family’s main engine, and it became the core of the Pearns Steam World collection.
Groups, Guided Tours and Live-steam Days
Live Steam Days are usually noted on the Facebook page and are often linked to the visit of pre-booked groups such as School groups and coach parties.
Group bookings can be made in advance and attract a discounted entry fee.
Pre-booked guided tours are available either during the daytime or the evening.
When can you tour:
7 days a week (November to March)
Time of tour:
Between 5.30pm and 8pm (tour takes 1 hour)
Cost of tour:
Adults - $10
Children under 15 - $5
Children under 5 - Free