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Museum of the Goldfields

Locality: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9021 8533

Address: 17 Hannan Street 6430 Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia

Website: museum.wa.gov.au/goldfields

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25.01.2022 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2019 is now open at the Museum of the Goldfields! Beyond showing us the unique beauty of the flora, fauna and landscapes of our own backyards, this breathtaking exhibition provokes us to explore the changing nature of regional ecology. Entry to Museum of the Goldfields is free, donations are welcome.... Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2019 is produced by the South Australian Museum, and presented in partnership with the Australian Museum and Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences. Photo Credit: Mat Beetson - Photographer - Fin Whales Demise

25.01.2022 Follow Vera Dimers instruction on how to paint your very own Water Hole! Everything you need to create your masterpiece is in a FREE take home pack at the Museum of the Goldfields!

25.01.2022 Keen to discover what 2.6 billion years old molten lava looks like? Follow Peta on the second and last #Scienceweek video! #DistantDiscoveries is proudly sponsored by Santos: Proudly Australian

24.01.2022 And here we go - the opening date for the new Museum for Western Australia is Saturday 21 November! We are so excited and are sure you will all plan a visit when you wander out yonder this summer! Have a fantastic weekend everyone. Check out this page for more details on the new WA Museum > https://museum.wa.gov.au/newmuseum

23.01.2022 School Holidays are HERE Keep the kids entertained by visiting the Museum, open every day from 10am to 3pm! We have lots to explore and, with plenty of FREE on site and take home activities, you cant go wrong!

23.01.2022 Did you know that 2.6 Billion years ago Kalgoorlie-Boulder was at the bottom of an ocean? Celebrate National Science Week: Deep Blue by watching this amazing video, full of incredible facts and fun experiments! #DistantDiscoveries is proudly sponsored by Santos: Proudly Australian

23.01.2022 To finish #scienceweek we have one last event to share with our Community! Sunday Morning 23rd of August, join our Education Officer Peta for a #brainbreak! One hour packed full of quick brain games and experiment. From 10am to 11am in the Museum Courtyard. See you then!

22.01.2022 Most of us know the large Mazzucchelli Jewelers chain but did you know where it originated? The Mazzucchelli Family were farmers in Victoria. One of the sons, Matthew Ernest, learnt the trade of watchmaking in Melbourne. He arrived in the Goldfields around 1896 and commenced business in Lane Street in Boulder 1903. The famous clock was installed outside the shop shortly after opening and for many years the timetable of the Boulder to Kalgoorlie Tramway service was based on th...is timepiece. It was moved to their new premises in Hay Street, Perth in 1920. The clock was donated and installed by Mr A Mazzucchelli for the official opening of the Golden Mile Museum (now Museum of the Goldfields) in 1968. FUN FACT! The Clock has a big winding mechanism upstairs in the British Arms building - our VSOs have to wind the clock every day and to be set at the right time, the museum-facing side has to be 5 minutes behind for it to be right on the street-facing side!

22.01.2022 NEW MUSEUM, NEW NAME WA Museum Boola Bardip is the place where many people share many stories. It is located on Whadjuk Nyoongar Country, and Boola Bardip is Nyoongar for many stories.

22.01.2022 Celebrate NAIDOC Week by creating your very own Wild Flowers Masterpiece! Come and see us at the Museum to collect your FREE take home pack, follow Vera Dimer's instruction in the video. We'd love to see your results, post your creations in the comments below

21.01.2022 Cold outside? The Museum of the Goldfields has got you covered this morning! Join Bush Ghoodhu Wongutha Tourss Linden Brownley for a FREE tour of the "Story of our Country permanent exhibition at 10:30am, followed by warm billy tea and damper in the Courtyard!

21.01.2022 We are getting SO excited for Jason Dimer's mural here at the Museum of the Goldfields from this Sunday 5th of July from 10am! Hope Community Services and Act-Belong-Commit will participate on the day, come and say hi and grab a balloon too! (until stock last) Don't forget to come into the Museum and get your free take home activity all instructions on how to paint waterholes and wildflowers will be uploaded on this page from Sunday!

20.01.2022 The 16 Days in WA campaign aims to promote a change in culture, behaviour and attitudes that lead to violence against women and their children. From today and until the 10th of December, the Museum's fence will be wrapped in orange fabric to show support to this great initiative. We also invite you to come and share a message of hope with those in need, you will find a 16 Days in WA board on the first floor. ... Together we can make a difference #16DaysInWA #StopTheViolence #respectstartswithme

20.01.2022 MINI MUSEUM EXPLORERS Monday 30th of November - 10am to 11am In this special Museum program for under 5s, join us for an hour of story time, sensory play, arts and crafts. This week's theme is Leaves Mini Museum Explorers is on every Monday for the school term.... Bookings are appreciated. : (08) 9021 8533 : Entry to the Museum is by donation, all activities are free. : Daria Shevtsova from Pexels See more

19.01.2022 The Museum of the Goldfields is proudly participating at this year’s Lorna Mitchell Spring Festival! Come and see us at stall 196

19.01.2022 Are you as excited as we are?? The New Western Australian Museum will open on Saturday 21 November 2020! We cannot wait!!!

18.01.2022 Holiday Photos at the Museum of the Goldfields are back! This year they look a little different...to celebrate the festive season we have set up a beautiful holiday scene for you to take your own photos. This beautiful Holiday Corner is available 7 days a week from 10am to 3pm from TODAY until Christmas Eve... No fees or booking required - all details are in the event on this page or feel free to give us a call on 9021 8533.

17.01.2022 MINI MUSEUM EXPLORERS Monday 19 October from 10am to 11am In this special Museum program for under 5s, join us for an hour of story time, sensory play, arts and crafts. ... This week's theme is Butterflies Mini Museum Explorers is on every Monday for the school term. Bookings are appreciated. : (08) 9021 8533 : Entry to the Museum is by donation. All activities are free. : David Clode from Unsplash

17.01.2022 SCIENCE WEEK is HERE and we are bubbling with excitement! So much to discover and lean this week, keep an eye on this page for exciting videos and easy experiments you can do at home. And dont forget about Science Night this coming Thursday!

17.01.2022 No time to BEE bored at the Museum of the Goldfields! Free trails are available every day from 10am to 3pm. We look forward to see you soon ... Lukas from Pexel

16.01.2022 Our staff is busy with the finishing touches on the Museums newest temporary exhibition Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the year 2019 We cannot wait to share it with you all!... This stunning, free exhibition, opens on Saturday 5th of September at 10:00 AM and will remain on display until Sunday 6th of December.

16.01.2022 The largest shark that has ever existed right here in WA! Special thanks to Santos: Proudly Australian for supporting #DistantDiscoveries content!

15.01.2022 Are you excited about all things science and would like to pass this on to a new generation of future scientists? WE WANT YOU! We are looking for groups, organisations or individuals to participate in our science night at the Museum event on Thursday 20 August from 5pm to 7pm.... You could participate in activities related to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). If you would like to join us, please get in touch via email [email protected] or give us a call on 9021 8533

15.01.2022 National Science Week starts THIS FRIDAY! Follow the updates on this page and make sure you don't miss out on our events! #scienceweek

14.01.2022 Our Science Week Community Event is less than a week away! We're out of this world excited Feel free to explore our brand new shop while you're here, from slime to magnetic powder, from fossils to gems, we have everything you need to channel your inner scientist!

14.01.2022 In 1989 professional photographers Trish Ainslie and Roger Garwood travelled to the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia to capture the end of an era.

12.01.2022 MINI MUSEUM EXPLORERS Monday 23rd of November - 10am to 11am In this special Museum program for under 5s, join us for an hour of story time, sensory play, arts and crafts. This week's theme is Ekidnas Mini Museum Explorers is on every Monday for the school term.... Bookings are appreciated. : (08) 9021 8533 : Entry to the Museum is by donation, all activities are free. : GlobaIP from Istock See more

11.01.2022 TODAY! come and see Jason Dimers masterpiece "Out of the Dreamtime" being painted before your very own eyes! Dont forget to get a free take home pack from the Museum to recreate Vera Dimers Waterhole and Wildflowers - step by step instructions will be uploaded on this page!... Grab a balloon thanks to Act-Belong-Commit and Hope Community Services It is all happening from 10am to 3pm

10.01.2022 The Museum is proudly participating at the NAIDOC week opening festival! Join us and Cindy West at Centennial Park to learn how to weave and dot paint, Craig West is also displaying his amazing artefacts!

10.01.2022 Our staff is busy with the finishing touches on the Museum's newest temporary exhibition Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the year 2019 We cannot wait to share it with you all!... This stunning, free exhibition, opens on Saturday 5th of September at 10:00 AM and will remain on display until Sunday 6th of December.

10.01.2022 Don't forget the Sensitive Santa Experience is on THIS Sunday 29th of November from 9am to 11am! Santa's Grotto, with support of the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, is located at 155 Hannan Street, next to Dome Cafe. Fairies and Other Mischief will also be doing gentle festive face painting.

10.01.2022 MINI MUSEUM EXPLORERS Monday 02 November from 10am to 11am In this special Museum program for under 5s, join us for an hour of story time, sensory play, arts and crafts.... This week's theme is Birds Mini Museum Explorers runs every Monday during school term. Bookings are appreciated. : (08) 9021 8533 : Entry to the Museum is by donation. All activities are free. : Melanie Shires from Canva

10.01.2022 Follow Vera Dimer's instruction on how to paint your very own Water Hole! Everything you need to create your masterpiece is in a FREE take home pack at the Museum of the Goldfields!

09.01.2022 National Science Week starts THIS FRIDAY! Follow the updates on this page and make sure you dont miss out on our events! #scienceweek

09.01.2022 Winter Star Watching series resumes TONIGHT! Clouds have cleared and we are looking forward to a lovely evening exploring the sky, meet other astronomy enthusiasts and share your knowledge! What are you hoping to see??... Tea, Coffee and Milo is on us BYO blankets

08.01.2022 Hurry, closing soon! Support the organisation that helps support us. Ticket sales for the Foundation for the WA Museum’s We Love Museums Lottery close 19 November. Win uniquely Western Australian prizes; buy your ticket today > www.fwam.com.au/2020Lottery

08.01.2022 Hello friends! Just to let you know, our phone lines will be down this weekend as we upgrade our systems. No need to panic though, it’s still business as usual at the Museum, so come and enjoy our unique experiences and fascinating collection items!

08.01.2022 Spring School Holidays are here Time to BEE at the Museum!

06.01.2022 Join us at Centennial Park at the NAIDOC Week Opening Festival, Cindy West will be joining us for weaving and painting activities! Sunday 8th of November from 10am to 3pm We can't wait to see you all there!

06.01.2022 Follow Vera Dimer's instruction on how to paint your very own Wild Flowers! Everything you need to create your masterpiece is in a FREE take home pack at the Museum of the Goldfields!

05.01.2022 MINI MUSEUM EXPLORERS IS BACK ON Monday 12th of October from 10am to 11am ... In this special Museum program for under 5s, join us for an hour of story time, sensory play, arts and crafts. This week's theme is Lizards Mini Museum Explorers is on every Monday during school term. Bookings are appreciated. : (08) 9021 8533 : Entry to the Museum is by donation. All activities are free. : Bia Ventureli from Pexels

05.01.2022 TODAY! come and see Jason Dimer's masterpiece "Out of the Dreamtime" being painted before your very own eyes! Don't forget to get a free take home pack from the Museum to recreate Vera Dimer's Waterhole and Wildflowers - step by step instructions will be uploaded on this page!... Grab a balloon thanks to Act-Belong-Commit and Hope Community Services It is all happening from 10am to 3pm

05.01.2022 We are getting SO excited for Jason Dimers mural here at the Museum of the Goldfields from this Sunday 5th of July from 10am! Hope Community Services and Act-Belong-Commit will participate on the day, come and say hi and grab a balloon too! (until stock last) Dont forget to come into the Museum and get your free take home activity all instructions on how to paint waterholes and wildflowers will be uploaded on this page from Sunday!

05.01.2022 We are getting so excited about Science Night this Thursday! We cannot wait to share with you all the fun and engaging activities we will have on offer! Thanks to KCGM, Central Regional TAFE, City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Curtin University, Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School, Gold Fields Australia and KBULG for participating! Please dress warmly as some stalls will be outside

04.01.2022 Here we go again! We're in need of safety helmets for the 2020 the Safety Helmet Christmas Tree! Dinged, dropped or dirty - we need them all to help us grow the tree as a reminder to be safe at work and come home to our loved ones. ... We are grateful to KCGM, Northern Star Resources Limited, St Ives Goldfields Gold Mine, Evolution Mining, Saracen Mineral Holdings for their support in the past! Drop them by the Museum of the Goldfields or 08 9021 8533 and we'll come and pick them up. Skitterphoto

04.01.2022 Support the organisation that helps support us! Early Bird ticket sales for the Foundation for the WA Museums We Love Museums Lottery are now open. Win uniquely Western Australian prizes; buy your ticket today > www.fwam.com.au/2020Lottery

04.01.2022 MINI MUSEUM EXPLORERS Monday 16th of November - 10am to 11am In this special Museum program for under 5s, join us for an hour of story time, sensory play, arts and crafts. This week's theme is Koalas Mini Museum Explorers is on every Monday for the school term.... Bookings are appreciated. : (08) 9021 8533 : Entry to the Museum is by donation, all activities are free. : Melanie Shires from Canva See more

04.01.2022 Follow Vera Dimers instruction on how to paint your very own Wild Flowers! Everything you need to create your masterpiece is in a FREE take home pack at the Museum of the Goldfields!

04.01.2022 Camels and those who cared for them are such an important part of our history and heritage They contributed greatly to the developments of WAs goldfield towns including Coolgardie, Kalgoorlie, Menzies and Leonora. They connected our lands and people, helped grow our economy, and enriched the cultural fabric of our State.

04.01.2022 Celebrate NAIDOC Week by creating your very own Water Hole Masterpiece! Come and see us at the Museum to collect your FREE take home pack, follow Vera Dimer's instruction in the video. We'd love to see your results, post your creations in the comments below

04.01.2022 You need to be in it, to win it! How does a private tour of the WA Museum Boola Bardip and two nights at the Alex Hotel with breakfast sound? This exclusive Early Bird Prize could be yours but hurry! Get your tickets in the Channel 7 We Love Museums Lottery before 11:59PM tonight for your chance to win.... https://www.raffletix.com.au/welovemuseums Proceeds support the Foundation for the WA Museum.

04.01.2022 Hello friends! Just to let you know, our phone lines will be down this weekend as we upgrade our systems. No need to panic though, it’s still business as usual at the Museum, so come and enjoy our unique experiences and fascinating collection items! It’s also the last weekend of school holiday activities, so be sure to book in now on (08) 9021 8533

02.01.2022 The Museum of the Goldfields takes you back in time and two kilometres UNDER the sea!! Our current exhibition, Deep Light, takes you on a journey to discover the encounter between HMAS Sydney (II) and raider HSK Kormoran off the WAs coast during World War II Both ships were rediscovered in March 2008 and in April 2015, an expedition to the wrecks by Curtin University and the Western Australian Museum commenced, with the objective of using 3D imaging to map the wrecksites for... further study, and to determine if any deterioration since the 2008 discovery requires the development of a conservation management plan. Discover the incredible technology utilised to reveal the fate of the ships on the seabed and watch the award winning 3D movie. Deep Lights last day at the Museum will be Sunday 23rd of August.

02.01.2022 MINI MUSEUM EXPLORERS Monday 26 October from 10am to 11am In this special Museum program for under 5s, join us for an hour of story time, sensory play, arts and crafts.... This week's theme is Beetles Mini Museum Explorers runs every Monday during school term. Bookings are appreciated. : (08) 9021 8533 : Entry to the Museum is by donation. All activities are free. : Egor Kamelev from Pexels

02.01.2022 Ticket ballot now open! By entering the ballot, youll be one of the first visitors to experience the extraordinary stories from our past, present and looking to the future. Theres 50,000 tickets available and we encourage regional visitors to register in the ballot to be part of the opening celebrations > https://museum.wa.gov.au/ballot... WA Museum Boola Bardip is our State Museum with stories from all around Western Australia, from the Kimberley to the Great Southern and all regions in between! Register in the free ticket ballot by 30 September to be among the first to visit WA Museum Boola Bardip during the opening celebrations, 21-29 November.

02.01.2022 Our Science Week Community Event is less than a week away! Were out of this world excited Feel free to explore our brand new shop while youre here, from slime to magnetic powder, from fossils to gems, we have everything you need to channel your inner scientist!

02.01.2022 Have you been to our BRAND NEW shop lately? With a whole new range of products, there is something for everyone! Dont forget to check it out on your next visit

01.01.2022 Bees need a holiday too Join the fun at the Museum of the Goldfields and create your very own Bee Hotel! Monday to Friday ... from 10:30am $ 5.00 per child Book your spot by calling 9021 8533 Recommended for ages 6+, parent supervision is required See more