Museum of the Goldfields, Western Australia, Australia
4.5 (562 reviews) Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent Ranking #2 in Kalgoorlie-Boulder Speciality Museums
Excellent place to visit!
Museum of the Goldfields showcases the rich Aboriginal culture and glittering history of the Eastern goldfields. Discover how the gold rush transformed the region into an economic powerhouse and learn about the unique role the town has played in WA's development. Explore the largest display of gold bars and nuggets in the state, step back in time to see how prospectors searched for this precious metal, and learn about the life and hardships faced by mining families during the early 1900's We are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New years Day, Good Friday and morning of ANZAC Day.
Address
17 Hannan St, Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia 6430 Australia
Mobile
Website
http://museum.wa.gov.au/museums/museum-of-the-goldfields
Working hours
Monday : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Sunday, May 12, 2024, 3:16
User Ratings
4.5 based on (562 reviews)
Reviews
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5burnsbeachbaby 5:00 PM Nov 26, 2021
Water more precious than gold! Seriously, The Goldfields museum is a must visit!
We met a fantastic museum guide who took us into the gold vault, chatted about the famous gold finds, the displays on early settlers lives and gold mining in the early days. The essential arrival of piped water desperately needed by the residents and miners in the early 1900's and the mining industry in Kalgoorlie since then. This museum with its tower, displays of early settlers homes and indigenous life was fascinating and a great insight into the beginnings of gold mining in WA. Don't miss the British Arms building and the cottages... We spent about 2 and a half hours and there was still much more to see. We plan on returning to Kalgoorlie and the museum again. The museum staff are so helpful and knowledgeable. Thankyou all!
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5Mel W 5:00 PM Jul 6, 2021
Modern and engaging museum
This was a good museum, modern displays and friendly atmosphere. Free entry. Staff met us at the entrance and talked us through the displays and the best ways to view the exhibits. Gift shop was well stocked with a variety of knick knacks to keep the kids happy at a reasonable price. Worth a visit.
