The museums are open 7 days a week during NSW school holidays!

AUSTRALIAN FOSSIL AND MINERAL MUSEUM

Visit us at:

224 Howick St
Bathurst NSW 2795

Phone:
(02) 6338 2860

Contact us via email here

Hours:

Monday 9.00am-4.30pm
Tuesday 9.00am-4.30pm
Wednesday CLOSED*
Thursday 9.ooam-4.30pm
Friday 9.ooam-4.30pm
Saturday 9.ooam-4.30pm
Sunday 9.00am -4.30pm

*Open 7 days a week during NSW school holidays.

Getting here:

Located 207km west of Sydney and 251km from Canberra, Bathurst is also within easy reach of many NSW destinations.

The Museum is located on Howick Street next to the Post Office.

Admission

             

We are currently not taking online bookings. Please purchase entry tickets at the Museum.

Adults $15.00
Concession $10.00
Children (School Age) $7.00
Family $37.00
Infant Free

Museums
Bathurst
Pass

             

The ticket 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).

This ticket covers single entry to each of the following museums:

Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Bathurst Rail Museum
Chifley Home and Education Centre
National Motor Racing Museum (Please note access to the museum may be restricted during race events)

Please purchase passes at the Museum.

Adult $50.00
Concession $30.00
Family $120.00
Child $21.00

Single
Museums
Bathurst
Membership

             

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 and a 10% discount entry for visiting friend and relatives.

Enjoy 12 months of unlimited, general entry to one of these museums:

Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Bathurst Rail Museum
Chifley Home and Education Centre
National Motor Racing Museum

Please purchase passes at the Museum.

Adult $70.00
Concession $50.00
Family $120.00
Child $25.00

All
Museums
Bathurst
Membership

             

This pass provides annual entry for all of the four museums; including 10% discount on retail items (excluding café), 10% discount on special events and activities and 10% discount entry for visiting friend and relatives.

Enjoy 12 months of unlimited, general entry to all of these museums:

Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Bathurst Rail Museum
Chifley Home and Education Centre
National Motor Racing Museum

Please purchase passes at the Museum.
Adult $150.00
Concession $120.00
Family $300.00
Child $70.00

Facilities

The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum provides a range of facilities for all visitors.

– Children’s play area
– Museum shop
– Public toilets
– Accessible unisex toilet

Accessibility

Parking
Accessible parking spaces available free of charge for mobility parking scheme permit holders. Please contact the museum prior to your visit for details.

Accessible toilets
A unisex accessible toilet is available at the museum.

Access ramps
Access to the museum is via the car park. Please contact the museum for details.

Companion Card
We are proud to support Companion Card. We offer complimentary admission to your companion person upon presentation of a valid companion card at the time of purchase.

Assistance Animals
Trained, registered and visibly identified assistance animals are welcome when accompanied by their handler.

Contact Us
If you have questions you’d like to ask about access or facilities at the museum, please contact us before your visit so we can best meet your needs.

Group Visits

The museum welcomes all group visitors, whether you’re a play group, fossil, mineral or science enthusiast, a school group, a family, a seniors group taking in the region, or you just want to see something truly spectacular.
Prebooked groups of 10 or more people receive a discount of $2 per head.

Make an enquiry for a group tour booking here.