Galleries, Museums and Collections

The John Riddoch Centre incorporates the Penola/Coonawarra Visitor Information Centre with a wide range of brochures, maps, souvenirs and Internet access.

Local history display invites visitors to follow the journey of those who lived and worked in Penola and its district and who have contributed to its diversity, spirit, triumphs and tragedies.

The local history room has an extensive collection of resources on the local area.

John Shaw Neilson art collection comprises of the winning entries of the annual Penola Coonawarra Art Festival.

Also within the centre is the Wattle Range Council offices assisting with all council enquires, payments and permits.

There is a gold coin donation for entry into the history display.

Facilities

Aboriginal Culture Art & Culture Carpark Caters for hearing impairment Caters for limited mobility Caters for vision impairment Coach Parking Disabled access available Enquiry Desk Family Friendly Free Wifi History & Heritage International Interpretive Centre National Trust Non Smoking Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation Shop Visitor Information Centre Walk Walks Wheelchair access