When visiting Clare and Gilbert Valleys in South Australia, travelers can explore several national and state museums that offer insights into the region's rich history and culture. Key destinations include the National Trust Clare Branch Museum, also known as the Clare Museum of the National Trust, showcasing exhibits on Clare's police history, tales of the bullockies, the Ngadjuri people, and the history of Martindale Hall and Clare Valley wineries. Scholz Park Museum provides a glimpse into the local history and culture of the Clare and Gilbert Valleys. The Police Station and Courthouse, a state heritage-listed site, now serves as a National Trust Museum, with a history dating back to its construction in 1850 as a police station and courthouse, later transformed into a casualty hospital in 1878.
In addition to these museums, the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council Library and the Clare Regional History Group's Historical Library house historical documents, newspapers, and other resources for those interested in delving deeper into the region's history.