Museum of the Goldfields
Free goldfields museum in Kalgoorlie
- Where
- Kalgoorlie
- Price
- Free
About
The Museum of the Goldfields at 17 Hannan Street, Kalgoorlie, covers Eastern Goldfields mining history, including gold bars, nuggets and early prospecting life. General admission is free. It is open daily 10am–3pm, closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, and opens 1pm–3pm on ANZAC Day. Parking at the Hannan Street forecourt is free.
Opening hours
Monday
10am – 3pm(Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. ANZAC Day 1pm–3pm.)
Tuesday
10am – 3pm(Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. ANZAC Day 1pm–3pm.)
Wednesday
10am – 3pm(Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. ANZAC Day 1pm–3pm.)
ThursdayToday
10am – 3pm(Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. ANZAC Day 1pm–3pm.)
Friday
10am – 3pm(Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. ANZAC Day 1pm–3pm.)
Saturday
10am – 3pm(Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. ANZAC Day 1pm–3pm.)
Sunday
10am – 3pm(Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. ANZAC Day 1pm–3pm.)
Where you'll be
Museum of the Goldfields
17 Hannan Street
2289 km
Museum of the Goldfields
17 Hannan Street
What you'll experience
- Free Parking
- Public Transport
- Toilets On Site
- Wheelchair Accessible
Good to know
Accessibility
The museum is mostly accessible, with level access to the ground floor, a lift serving four floors and a unisex disability-access toilet. The first floor of the British Arms Hotel is accessible by stairs only. The lift may be unavailable during high winds or heavy rain.
Getting there
The museum is accessible by all three city bus routes. Street parking and free ACROD parking are available at the front forecourt.
Visitor facilities
A wheelchair is available for use. Trained guide and assistance dogs are welcome. There are no luggage or large-bag storage areas.
Organiser
WA
The Western Australian Museum shares the state's cultural and natural heritage through collections, exhibitions and family programs, including accessible events at WA Museum Boola Bardip in Perth.
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