Gawler Cultural Heritage Centre

20/06/2025

On a cold winters day in July 1891, Thomas Molan was digging in his backyard right here in Gawler when he struck something strange. Thomas had just discovered the rare skeleton of a giant Diprotodon. See a life size replica, bones and more here at 'The Nature of the Hidden World- A Mega Story'. Located at the Gawler Civic Centre.
Free entry. Open Mon-Wed 9am-5pm Thurs 9am-6pm Fri 9am-5pm and Sat 9am-1pm. Other times by appointment Gawler Libraries Town of Gawler

28/05/2025

There are still a few tickets left.... join us to immerse yourself in some extraordinary First Nations culture.

LaLai Dreamtime Film Screening.

In the 1970s, the Worrora of the Kimberley asked award winning Director Michael Edols to use the power of film to record their ancient stories. The task was to preserve for future generations their lore and culture in the face of the destruction of their Country. Witness the return of a Worrora Elder and his family to their Spirit Country. A powerful lesson in telling history.

Join us at this free event, a rare opportunity to see this important film on a big screen.

Thursday 29 May 7pm-8.30pm
Gawler Civic Centre
https://events.humanitix.com/lalai-dreamtime

26/05/2025

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22/05/2025

LaLai Dreamtime Film Screening.

In the 1970s, the Worrora of the Kimberley asked award winning Director Michael Edols to use the power of film to record their ancient stories. The task was to preserve for future generations their lore and culture in the face of the destruction of their Country. Witness the return of a Worrora Elder and his family to their Spirit Country. A powerful lesson in telling history.

Join us at this free event, a rare opportunity to see this important film on a big screen.

Thursday 29 May 7pm-8.30pm
Gawler Civic Centre
https://events.humanitix.com/lalai-dreamtime

19/05/2025

🎨 Step into history through art! 🖼️

Join us for a captivating guided tour of the artworks currently displayed at the Gawler Civic Centre! Discover one of Australia's largest collections of Andrew MacCormac's colonial portraits, alongside stunning contemporary and First Nations artworks.

📅 Date: Saturday, 24 May ⏰ Time: 10:30am - 11:30am 📍 Location: Gawler Civic Centre, 89-91 Murray St, Gawler, SA 💰 Price: Free! 📞 Bookings required – contact us by phone (08) 8522 9268 or email [email protected]

Presented by Gawler Cultural Heritage Centre, this tour is a unique chance to experience history through art!

Join us for a tour of the artworks currently hanging in the Gawler Civic Centre. Experience one of the largest collections of Andrew MacCormac colonial portraits in the country together with contemporary, and First Nations artworks.

18/05/2025

🌿🐾 A HUGE Thank You! 🐾🌿
What a fantastic afternoon diving into the prehistoric world of Australia's megafauna! A big thank you to all the curious minds—both young and old—who joined us at the Gawler Civic Centre for Dr. Aaron Camens' fascinating talk.

From the Diprotodon to ancient climate mysteries, it was wonderful to see families, educators, and history lovers come together to explore the wonders of our past.

This event was a part of the South Australia's History Festival 2025.
Flinders University

17/05/2025

TOMORROW in Gawler: The Mystery of the Megafauna!

Perfect for school aged children 🙌

Join Dr. Aaron Camens as he uncovers the secrets of Australia's prehistoric giants.

Did you know? The skeleton of a Diprotodon, the largest marsupial to ever exist, was discovered in Gawler in 1891! Come find out what happened to these incredible creatures and what their fossils reveal about Australia's ancient past.

Sunday, 18 May 2025 at 2 PM – 3 PM ACST at the Gawler Civic Centre
Don’t miss this fascinating deep dive into our prehistoric heritage!
More info and to book your spot:https://festivalstaging.history.sa.gov.au/events/the-mystery-of-the-megafauna

14/05/2025

MYSTERY OF THE MEGAFAUNA – GAWLER, Part of the South Australian History Festival, this fascinating talk explores the ancient giants that once roamed Australia. Join Dr. Aaron Camens, lecturer in paleontology at Flinders University, as he uncovers the secrets of Australia's megafauna and their mysterious extinction.

Gawler Civic Centre, Sunday, 18 May 2025 at 2 PM – 3 PM ACST

Suited for children aged primary school years and up.

Did you know that the skeleton of a Diprotodon, the largest marsupial to have ever lived, was found in Gawler in 1891? Come along and discover more about these prehistoric wonders!

In 1891 a skeleton of a Diprotodon, a giant marsupial, was discovered behind a cottage in Gawler’s main street. An authority on Diprotodon, Dr Aaron Camens, will discuss what caused the extinction of the megafauna. He will captivate the audience and explain how Australia’s fossil history is cruc...

14/05/2025

Gawler Underground Exhibition Opening.

Thank you to all the people who joined us for the opening of this fabulous exhibition. It was wonderful to be able to hear from the artists about their inspirations and experiences with some of the hidden spaces of Gawler. This multi media exhibition allows the viewer to visit spaces we will probably never get the chance to see in person and learn more about their history the buildings and the ghost stories that have been associated with the spaces. There is a QR code to follow to learn more about each building or you can take a card and browse the information at your leisure.

The exhibition is located in the café space of the Civic Centre and will run through to the end of June.

10/05/2025

💐 Happy Mother’s Day 💐

Tomorrow, we honour every kind of mother — Whether your love came with lullabies, life lessons, or quiet strength, today is for you. 💖

As we reflect on the many ways we’ve said “thank you” over the years — from delicate white flowers to practical white goods — we invite you to experience the final full day of our exhibition:

✨ “From White Flowers to White Goods” ✨
A moving journey through the history of Mother’s Day.
Let’s celebrate the love, sacrifice, and beauty of motherhood — in all its forms. 💕

09/05/2025

Burial Rites: An Archaeological Dig at Gawler’s Pioneer Cemetery
Free Admission, please reserve your seat.
Tue, 13 May, 2pm - 3pm Gawler Civic Centre-Institute Hall
Join archaeologists Ella Kelty and Angela Gurr, as they talk about their current project at Gawler which has uncovered graves where we did not expect to find them and yielded interesting artefacts which has increased our understanding of Gawler’s early colonial past.

https://events.humanitix.com/burial-rites-an-archaeological-dig-at-gawler-s-pioneer-cemetery/tickets