General Information
Museum name | Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre |
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Category | Museum |
Location | Tasmania, |
Address | West St, Beaconsfield TAS 7270, Australia (View on Google Maps) |
The Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre, located in Tasmania’s northwest, serves as a museum and educational facility that highlights the region’s rich industrial history. Visitors can explore an extensive collection focused on the mining heritage of the area, which includes both interactive displays and historical artifacts. The center offers guided tours lasting approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Amenities include friendly staff ready to assist and detailed maps to navigate the exhibits.
The museum features significant displays such as the Rescue Room, which recounts the heroic efforts made during the 2006 mining accident. Other highlights include vintage mining equipment and interactive stations that allow visitors to engage with the history of the mine. The collection is both educational and immersive, making it suitable for all ages.
Gallery
Open Hours
- Friday: 10 AM–4 PM
- Monday: 10 AM–4 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM
- Sunday: 10 AM–4 PM
- Thursday: 10 AM–4 PM
- Tuesday: 10 AM–4 PM
- Wednesday: 10 AM–4 PM
Service options
- Onsite services: No
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance: Yes
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Yes
- Wheelchair accessible restroom: Yes
- Wheelchair accessible seating: Yes
- Assistive hearing loop: No
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom: Yes
- Restroom: Yes
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- Wi-Fi: No
- Restaurant: No
Crowd
- Family-friendly: Yes
- LGBTQ+ friendly: Yes
- Transgender safespace: Yes
Children
- Discounts for kids: Yes
- Family discount: Yes
- Good for kids: Yes
- Has changing table(s): Yes
- Kid-friendly activities: Yes
Parking
- Free parking garage: Yes
- Free parking lot: Yes
- Free street parking: Yes
Contact Information
Phone | +61 3 6383 1473 |
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Website | http://www.beaconsfieldheritage.com.au/ |