The John Riddoch Centre is housed in the original Penola Institute at 27 Arthur Street . The complex incorporates the Tourist information Centre, the Local History display and Local History room, the John Shaw Neilson Acquisitive Art Collection with winning work from the Penola-Coonawarra Arts Festival and the Wattle Range Council Offices. It is open 9.00 am-5.00 pm on week days and 10.00-4.00 pm on weekends and public holidays.