Strathalbyn District Museum & Heritage Centre has been left counting the cost of a car crashing into its property on Sunday 16 November.

The vehicle went through two fences, causing significant damage, and the driver has not been identified.

The museum has carried out temporary repairs but will have to replace parts of the two fences and its main sign at an estimated cost of around $3,000-$4,000.

Insurance will not cover the cost as the excess is too high and the museum is calling on the community for help.

Strathalbyn District Museum & Heritage Centre is housed in the historic Police Station and Courthouse buildings in Rankine Street and is open on weekends from 1.30pm to 4.00pm.

Anyone who can contribute labour or a donation should contact the museum via Facebook message or email.