Museum of the Goldfields

Kalgoorlie • Tours

The Museum of the Goldfields showcases the rich history of the Eastern Goldfields and the city’s mining heritage.
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Overview

Discover the unique role the town has played in WA’s development, both as a centre of mining and its place at the edge of the Nullarbor Plain.

Explore the largest display of the State’s collection of gold bars and nuggets, 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 1900s.

Opening hours:
Daily, 10am - 3pm
Free entry*
*Some special exhibitions and events may charge a fee.

Location:
17 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie, WA, 6430

What we love

  • Rich history of Eastern Goldfields.
  • Largest gold bar and nugget display.
  • Insightful exhibits on mining life.

Good to know

  • Open daily.
  • Free entry for most exhibits.
  • Interactive and family-friendly.

Cancellation Policy

Terms & conditions if your plans change

Tickets will not be refunded after purchase unless outlined by applicable laws. Any refund payable will be made to the original purchaser via the original payment method.

Western Australian Museum will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by the ticket holder in the event that the Museum is closed or any events are cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Western Australian Museum reserves the right to cancel any ticket and refund the amount paid in full where there has been an error in ticket pricing, whether due to human error or website malfunction.

Refunds will not be permitted for refusal of entry or ejection from the venue or the failure to follow these terms and conditions.

No ticketing fees apply to any transactions purchased through the Western Australian Museum ticketing website, though ticketing fees may be implemented at any time, at the discretion of Western Australian Museum.

Western Australian Museum reserves the rights to adjust ticket pricing without prior notification.

Western Australian Museum and members of the Perth Tessitura Consortium are the only authorised ticket sellers for events at any Western Australian Museum venue, unless specified on the Western Australian Museum website listing for an event. Tickets purchased via an unauthorised seller will not be honoured and may be refused entry to the venue. Tickets cannot be resold.

Replacement of lost, stolen or missing tickets may be permitted at Western Australian Museum’s sole discretion and fees may apply.

WA Holiday Guide terms & conditions may also apply.

Location

Museum of the, Goldfields WA Australia

3.3KM away from South Kalgoorlie
1.3KM away from Piccadilly
2.7KM away from West Lamington

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