Louise Flierl Mission Museum
 The Mission Museum is a collection of artefacts and historic photos from more than 100 years of mission history of the Lutheran Church of Australia in Papua New Guinea, and more recently in South East Asia.
The museum was opened in March 1998 and is located in the renovated old St Paul's Church building at Hahndorf.
Location
5 Windsor Ave, Hahndorf SA 5245
Opening Hours
The Museum is only open by appointment.
For Group appointments and guided tours, Phone 08 8267 7334 or 08 8267 7300 during office hours.
FREE ADMISSION
For more information.
Phone 08 8267 7334 weekdays during work hours.
Email lfmm@lca.org.au
Coming from Adelaide, the Museum is at the far end of the Main Street in Hahndorf (Mt Barker end). Look for St Paul's Lutheran Church. Turn left into Windsor Avenue, the next street after the church.
Street parking is usually available.
The museum is located in the renovated old St Paul's Church building.
A Taste of Things to See
Bilums
 In Papua New Guinea bilums are the universal carrier.
The symbol for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Papua New Guinea incorporates the bilum, signifying Jesus carrying man's burdens of sorrow, fear and sin.
Storyboards
Spirits and ancestors were traditionally depicted on bark paintings but wooden story boards illustrate everyday life. This storyboard, crafted by JOB carvers in Lae, contains symbols of Christ's death, resurrection and ascension.
Sumatran Artefacts
 Some festive decorations from GKPA, Sumatra in the South East Asian section of the museum. Since 1975 the Lutheran Church in Australia has had mission partnerships with churches in Singapore, Malaysia/Sabah, Thailand, Indonesia and India.
Visit the museum and see the full display of interesting artefacts.
A book, packed with information about the Museum and its artefacts, is available for $4. See the Publications page for details.
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