Find out about the people and stories of the railway and how it changed the communities of Western NSW.
Explore the social history of Bathurst in relation to its rail past and that of the Railway Institute Building.
With a centre piece of a 20 metres by 9 metres scale model of the historic rail line between Tarana and Bathurst, the museum content focuses on the importance of the development of rail to NSW, the region and the Bathurst community.
The storyline follows personal stories of Bathurst rail workers and the impact the railway had on these people’s lives.
From early years to higher education, we offer opportunities for tours and program of exploration and discussion to enhance students’ engagement with our collections.
Please contact us to discuss group bookings as restrictions may apply.
We tailor visits for tertiary and adult education specifically to the needs of each group.
Contact us if you would like to book a guided tour of the Museum for 10 or more people.
Adult group – Guided $15 pp
Concession group – Guided $10 pp
Museums Bathurst is a suite of public museums managed by Bathurst Regional Council, located on Wiradjuri Country.
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