Moonta Mines Museum

Moonta Mines School built in 1878 to educate the Cornish Miners children

Experience the history and culture of Moonta and districts with a wealth of interesting displays on show. The museum is located in the former Moonta Mines Model School, erected in 1878. The school remained an active and important centre for the Moonta Mines community for ninety years and closed in 1968. The museum tells the story of Cornish pioneers who came to South Australia for the copper mines 1861-1923. It has 14 rooms and houses thematic displays on the Cornish miners’ lifestyles – mining, lodges and friendly societies, sports and pastimes, death and hardship, extensive displays of costumes, china, silverware, photographs and memorabilia and a classroom furnished in the c.1900 style.

Former Moonta Mines Model School

Plan your Visit

Moonta Mines Museum

Address:

Verran Terrace
Moonta Mines 5558 SA

Open:

Sat – Thurs 1:00pm – 4:00pm and Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm. SA School and Public Holidays – daily from 1:00pm – 4:00pm & Fridays 10:00am – 4:00pm. Venue closed if 37⁰ or above.

Phone:
(08) 8825 1891
Entry Fees:

Museum: Adults $8.00; Children $4.00 Railway: Adults $8.00; Children $4.00

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