Height
3 meters
Year Built
2000
Address
Deniliquin Street, Tocumwal, VIC 3730
The Lowdown
The Big Pram at Tocumwal is a delightful tribute to a unique local attraction - the town's pram museum, which houses an extensive collection of vintage baby carriages. This oversized perambulator represents the charming collection of prams spanning over 150 years of history, from elaborate Victorian-era carriages to mid-century models. The Big Pram invites families to stop and explore this quirky museum that celebrates the humble baby pram and its evolution through the decades. It's a heartwarming attraction that appeals to grandparents reminiscing and parents curious about how babies once travelled.
Did you know?
"The museum has prams spanning 150 years"
History
Tocumwal's pram museum houses a remarkable collection of vintage baby carriages. The Big Pram was created to highlight this unusual attraction and celebrate this charming piece of social history.
More Fun Facts
- •The museum has prams spanning 150 years
- •Victorian-era prams were elaborate status symbols
- •Tocumwal was an important WWII airbase
- •The Murray River forms the town's border
- •Baby prams have changed dramatically over time
Visiting Tips
- 💡Visit the pram museum for the full experience
- 💡Tocumwal has excellent Murray River beaches
- 💡The old WWII airfield can be explored
- 💡Fishing is popular in the Murray
- 💡Golf course uses the old airstrip runways
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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