Museums in WA's Golden Outback

The Golden Outback region of Western Australia boasts a rich history, with several museums dedicated to showcasing its unique heritage. In Kalgoorlie, the Museum of the Goldfields is located beneath the iconic Ivanhoe Headframe, offering stunning views of the town. This museum explores the mining history of the region, the contributions of migrant workers, and the challenges faced by mining families in the early 1900s. Visitors can also view the largest display of the state's collection of gold bars and nuggets.

A 2.5-hour drive east of Perth, the town of Corrigin is home to the Corrigin Pioneer Museum. This museum provides a glimpse into the early settler past of Western Australia, featuring exhibits of tools, restored farm machinery, and a collection of early Australian farm equipment. At the museum's entrance stands the Pioneer Memorial Wall, a tribute to the early settlers who shaped the region. These museums offer valuable insights into the history and culture of Western Australia's Golden Outback.

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Balladonia Museum

Natural History, Aboriginal | Balladonia

Inside the Balladonia Hotel/Motel complex. An interactive audio-visual look at the history ancient geological formation of the region, the Aboriginal culture and early European history.

Ben Prior's Park

Other | Coolgardie

An open-air-conditioned museum that commemorates the late Ben Prior who was a collector of interesting and eclectic things.

Berkshire Mill Museum

Farmhouses, Local History, Food and Agriculture | Berkshire Valley

The museum captures the significant elements of the earliest settlement in the Moora area, dating back to the 19th century.

Bruce Rock Museum & Machinery Museum

Food and Agriculture | Bruce Rock

Bruce Rock celebrated its Centenary in 2013 with a community project that records the history of the district, its people, farming and business enterprises and social life.

Butterabby

Cemeteries, Local History | Mullewa

Stone monument of WA's earliest conflicts between Aboriginals and Europeans south of Mullewa

Corrigin Pioneer Museum

Local History, Food and Agriculture | Corrigin

Housing the history of our days gone by, a worthwhile visit whilst in Corrigin.

Courthouse Museum Yalgoo

Local History | Yalgoo

The historic Courthouse Museum Yalgoo provides an interesting look at the town's goldrush heritage.

Cunderdin Museum

Local History, Food and Agriculture | Cunderdin

Arguably the central attraction in the Shire, you shouldn’t leave without visiting the Cunderdin Museum. Even if museum’s aren’t usually on your ‘to do’ list, make an exception – you won’t be disappointed

Dowerin District Museum

Local History | Dowerin

A visit to the Dowerin District Museum offers a unique view of how settlers lived in a genuine cottage with furnishings from 1915- 1930's

Esperance Museum

Local History | Esperance

The Esperance Museum is an attraction to both locals and visitors to Esperance. It offers a glimpse into the history of Esperance and how the region has grown over the years.

Giles Weather Station

Other | Warakurna

Remote weather station which was initially built during the Maralinga atomic bomb tests to measure the direction of the wind.

Goldfields Exhibition Museum

Local History | Coolgardie

Follow the history of Coolgardie and surrounds - its discovery, boom and eventual decline. It also features the biggest and most comprehensive collection of antique bottles and glassware in Australia.

Goldfields War Museum

Local History, Military | Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Displays from the Boer War, WW1, WW2 and Vietnam featuring a collection of memorabilia. Includes photographs, military equipment and uniforms.

Gravity Discovery Centre & Observatory

Aerospace | Yeal

Discover the ultimate day out. Amazing science, art, bushwalks and stargazing.

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Gwalia Ghost Town & Museum

Local History | Gwalia

An old store, guesthouse and miner's hut which have been restored.

Gwalia Museum

Local History | Gwalia

Focus on the early history of the North Eastern Goldfields. Hear the story of Herbert Hoover who was Gwalia mine manager and future American President.

Hainsworth Museum

Local History | Newdegate

The Hainsworth Museum was commissioned by Charles Hainsworth, its first owner, and was built by Ted Freeland, originally a ships carpenter, during 1933/34 as a general store and tearooms.

Hood-Penn Museum

Local History | Westonia

Westonia's Hood-Penn Museum is now open. The museum features a variety of scenes showcasing early life in the shire.

Katanning Historical Museum

Local History | Katanning

This lovely old building is the original Katanning government school on the corner of Taylor and Cove Streets and now houses the Katanning Historical Museum.

Koorda Motor and Military Museum

Military, Automotive | Koorda

The Koorda Motor & Military Museum houses an array of military collections and vintage cars to browse through.

Koorda Museum

Local History | Koorda

The Koorda Museum is well worth a visit. The Museum houses local artefacts and collection of historical papers of the district's history.

Kulin Museum (Butlers Garage)

Local History, Automotive | Kulin

Butlers Garage houses the Kulin Museum which contains an impressive collection of vintage cars, farm equipment and machinery.

Kunanalling Hotel Ruins

Other | Coolgardie

The ruins of the hotel that once housed 800 prospectors at a time. Situated 32 km north of Coolgardie.

Merredin Military Museum

Military | Merredin

Most of the vehicles and equipment in the museum are from the Army, this is not intentional, but merely reflects that which is the most comonly found on farms in the area.

Merredin Railway Museum

Local History, Automotive | Merredin

Enjoy the architecture of the buildings dating from 1913, the G117 class steam locomotive circa 1987, the signal box housing 95 levers. Displays of Merredin's railway history. Photographic register of Pioneer women of the area. Also enjoy the attractive garden setting where you can feed goldfish in the ponds.