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Tumby Bay, SA

Housed in a 1950s pre-fabricated school building, the Tumby Bay National Trust Museum showcases a diverse collection reflecting the area's rich history. Exhibits include memorabilia from local transport, churches, shipping, shops, early settlers, agriculture, entertainment, hospital, war, and various household items. Notable artifacts are ship models, sea shell collections, and a wardrobe hand-carved by Colonel Lovell, former headmaster at Lipson School. The museum also highlights Tumby Bay's connection with pastoralist and philanthropist John Tennant Mortlock and features Sir Charles Todd's walking stick.