Strathalbyn

Gilbert’s Motor Museum welcomes 30,000th visitor

Apr 03 2025 Updated 23 hours ago

Deirdre Graham

2 min read

Shelley Bennett watches husband and motoring enthusiast Ashley Bennett being presented with a free 12-month pass to Gilbert’s Motor Museum by volunteer Paul McLoughlin for being its 30,000th visitor on March 19. Photo: Deirdre Graham.

Gilbert’s Motor Museum in Strathalbyn has reached a significant milestone, clocking up 30,000 visitors since it opened in 2020.

Morphett Vale motoring enthusiast Ashley Bennett was the lucky number 30,000 on Wednesday, March 19, and now has free entry to the museum for 12 months, plus some extra paraphernalia.

“I had heard so much about it in recent years and the best chance I could get up h...