Shining bright: Just a few of the hundreds of signs on show at the Great Aussie Beer Shed.
Ever wondered what one of Australia’s largest beer collections looks like? Or what more than 4000 ceramic beer steins looks like?
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Neil Thomas, owner and founder of the Great Aussie Beer Shed and Heritage Farm Museum, has been collecting beer for more than 46 years, with his collection now having more than 20,000 different beer cans.
“I had one of the biggest beer collections in Australia and wanted to showcase it, so that’s how this whole thing started,” Mr Thomas said.
“We’ve since built a barn museum, a blacksmith workshop, sheering shed, milking shed, old kitchen, just like it was in the old days.
“We also have a car museum that is supported by the National Holden Motor Museum, who lend us different cars through the year, so you can come back another time and there will be different cars to see.”
Fancy a pint?: That’s a big beer!
Mr Thomas and his employees offer tours to all visitors of the Beer Shed and Museum, sharing their passion for beer, farming and cars.
“Every tour is personalised, so whether you’re in a group or there is only two of you, we will personalise the tour for you.”
Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $5 for children. However, Mr Thomas said in 18 years he had never charged a child for his tour.
“I tell the kids they can either pay $5 for the tour or they can become my little helper on the tour, and I couldn’t charge my helper for the tour.”
The Great Aussie Beer Shed and Heritage Farm Museum is located at 377 Mary Ann Rd, Echuca, and is open on weekends, public holidays and school holidays or by appointment.
Beers and cars: Is there anything more Australian?
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