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See natural history at its most stunning, and track the evolution of our planet at the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum. The Somerville Collection in the Mineral Gallery and the Chapman Collection in the temporary exhibition gallery, currently on loan from the Australian Museum, come from mine sites around the world making them historically significant and irreplaceable heritage items. They show a large diversity of minerals from world-wide deposits and are of exceptional crystal perfection.
Celebrate the speed, sound and excitement of Australian Motor Sport and get up close to an ever-changing line-up of more than 100 racing cars and motorbikes at the National Motor Racing Museum right alongside the iconic Mount Panorama race circuit.
Explore the stories of the railway and its impact on the local region at the Bathurst Rail Museum. Be amazed by the largest publicly displayed HO scale model railway in Australia. Learn about the opportunities the railway provided for trade, transport and employment, as well as the new social and cultural scene that flourished in Bathurst.
Step into the home of former Prime Minister Ben Chifley and his wife Elizabeth. The Chifley Home and Education Centre is a 1940’s time capsule that embodies the modest values of a Labor man, well loved leader, and Bathurst local. While it reflects the frugal living necessary during the nation’s post-war recovery, the house remains full of Mr and Mrs Chifley’s charm, warmth and numerous stories. Chifley Home is temporarily closed from 21 March 2020.
The Central Tablelands Collections Facility is under construction. It will safeguard valuable and fragile collections, archives and other significant cultural items under the care of Bathurst Regional Council. It will offer collection management services and training in the storage, cataloguing, conservation and curatorship of artefacts.
WHAT’S ON
DISCOVER VOUCHER SPECIAL ENTRY OFFER 1x family entry or 2x adult entry for $25 to one of the Museums Bathurst venues per day when using a $25 discover voucher. The offer applies to the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, the Bathurst Rail Museum and the National Motor Racing Museum.
BATHURST WINTER FESTIVAL Celebrate the magic of winter during the Bathurst Winter Festival by visiting the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum on a cold Winter’s eve during the Winter Festival extended opening hours on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd of July. On Saturday 26 June it’s movie night at the Bathurst Rail Museum and you can also take a behind the scenes tour of the National Motor Racing Museum on 29 June, the Bathurst Rail Museum on 6 July or the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum on 8 July.
When you show your ice skating ticket you will receive a Bathurst Winter Festival 10% discount off Museum admission to the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, the Bathurst Rail Museum or the National Motor Racing Museum between 26 June and 11 July 2021. Join the challenge to find the hidden objects in the Museums Bathurst Winter Festival scavenger hunt.
The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, Bathurst Rail Museum and National Motor Racing Museum are open 6 days with appropriate social distancing and other entry conditions in place. In response to COVID19 restrictions, museum opening hours and entry conditions may change without notice.
The Museums are closed Christmas Day (25 December), Boxing Day (26 December) and New Year’s Day (1 January).
Chifley Home and Education Centre will remain closed in the short term to comply with social distancing requirements.
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400 Panorama Ave, Mount Panorama, Bathurst NSW 2795
Phone: (02) 6332 1872
| Monday | Open 9am – 4.30pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Open 9am – 4.30pm |
| Thursday | Open 9am – 4.30pm |
| Friday | Open 9am – 4.30pm |
| Saturday | Open 9am – 4.30pm |
| Sunday | Open 9am – 4.30pm |
Please purchase admission tickets on arrival. Bookings are not currently required for museum entry.
Open 9am -4.30pm 6 days per week. Closed Tuesday.
The Museum is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
| Adults | $15.00 | |
| Concession | $10.00 | |
| Children (School Age) | $7.00 | |
| Family | $35.00 |
Family consists of two adults and children within that family.
Council reserves the right to charge a separate fee for entry to the temporary exhibition space and modify entry fee for public programmes or special events.
Companion Cards are accepted with free entry to Carer.
Group Entry Fees (to qualify, groups must consist of 10 or more individuals) and must book prior to arrival.
Group Discounts per person on normal fee $2.00.
Schools – Guided per person (includes preschool guided tours) $7.00.
Drivers, Teachers, Guides and Preschool Children (general admission) Free.
224 Howick St, Bathurst NSW 2795
Phone: (02) 6331 5511
| Monday | Open 9am – 4.30pm |
| Tuesday | Open 9am – 4.30pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Open 9am – 4.30pm |
| Friday | Open 9am – 4.30pm |
| Saturday | Open 9am – 4.30pm |
| Sunday | Open 9am – 4.30pm |
Please purchase admission tickets on arrival.
Open 9am -4.30pm 6 days per week. Closed Wednesday.
The Museum is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
| Adults | $15.00 | |
| Concession | $10.00 | |
| Children (School Age) | $7.00 | |
| Family | $35.00 |
Family consists of two adults and children within that family.
Council reserves the right to charge a separate fee for entry to the temporary exhibition space and modify entry fee for public programs or special events.
Companion Cards are accepted with free entry to Carer.
Group Entry Fees (to qualify, groups must consist of 10 or more individuals) and must book prior to arrival.
Group Discounts per person on normal fee $2.00.
Schools – Guided per person (includes preschool guided tours) $7.00.
Drivers, Teachers, Guides and Preschool Children (general admission) Free.
10 Busby St, South Bathurst NSW 2795
Phone: (02) 6338 2850
contact us via email here
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The Museum is temporarily closed until further notice.
Please contact 02 6338 2850
The Museum is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
| Adults | $15.00 | |
| Concession | $10.00 | |
| Children (School Age) | $7.00 | |
| Family | $35.00 |
Family consists of two adults and children within that family.
Council reserves the right to charge a separate fee for entry to the temporary exhibition space and modify entry fee for public programs or special events.
Companion Cards are accepted with free entry to Carer.
Group Entry Fees (to qualify, groups must consist of 10 or more individuals) and must book prior to arrival.
Group Discounts per person on normal fee $2.00.
Schools – Guided per person (includes preschool guided tours) $7.00.
Drivers, Teachers, Guides and Preschool Children (general admission) Free.
126 Havannah St, Bathurst NSW 2795
Phone: (02) 6338 2850
| Monday | Open 9am – 4.30pm |
| Tuesday | Open 9am – 4.30pm |
| Wednesday | Open 9am – 4.30pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Open 9am – 4.30pm |
| Saturday | Open 9am – 4.30pm |
| Sunday | Open 9am – 4.30pm |
Please purchase admission tickets on arrival. Bookings are currently only required for Kids Central sessions due to social distancing requirements. Please reserve you place for Kids Central online here and pay admission when you arrive.
Open 9am -4.30pm 6 days per week. Closed Thursday.
The Museum is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
| Adults | $15.00 | |
| Concession | $10.00 | |
| Children (School Age) | $7.00 | |
| Family | $35.00 |
Family consists of two adults and children within that family.
Council reserves the right to charge a separate fee for entry to the temporary exhibition space and modify entry fee for public programs or special events.
Companion Cards are accepted with free entry to Carer.
Group Entry Fees (to qualify, groups must consist of 10 or more individuals) and must book prior to arrival.
Group Discounts per person on normal fee $ 2.00.
Schools – Self guided per person $5.00.
Schools – Guided per person (includes preschool guided tours) $7.00.
Drivers, Teachers, Guides and Preschool Children (general admission) Free.
The facility is under construction and is due to open in 2021.
Phone: (02) 6333 6543
contact us via email here
This pass covers single entry to each of the following museums:
Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Bathurst Rail Museum
National Motor Racing Museum
The pass is valid for two weeks (14 days) from the date of the entry to the first museum. The pass expires 12 months after purchase.
Includes a 10% discount on retail items purchased at each of the museum retail outlets (excluding café).
Please purchase the Museums Bathurst 2 Week Pass at a participating museum or online.
| Adult | $40.00 |
| Concession | $27.00 |
| Family | $95.00 |
| Child | $19.00 |
This pass provides annual entry to one of the four museums; including 10% discount on retail items (excluding café), 10% discount on special events and activities, a 10% discount entry for visiting friend and relatives and subscription to the Museums Bathurst e-newsletter.
Enjoy 12 months of unlimited, general entry to one of these museums:
The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Bathurst Rail Museum
National Motor Racing Museum
Please purchase your membership at the Museum as online tickets are currently unavailable.
| Adult | $50.00 |
| Concession | $40.00 |
| Family | $100.00 |
| Child | $25.00 |
This pass provides annual entry for all of the three museums; including 10% discount on retail items (excluding café), 10% discount on special events and activities, 10% discount entry for visiting friend and relatives and subscription to the Museums Bathurst e-newsletter.
Enjoy 12 months of unlimited, general entry to all of these museums:
The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Bathurst Rail Museum
National Motor Racing Museum
| Adult | $112.00 |
| Concession | $90.00 |
| Family | $225.00 |
| Child | $56.00 |
Museums Bathurst is a suite of public museums managed by Bathurst Regional Council.