Moonta Mines Museum
Housed in the former Moonta Mines School is a collection of historical artefacts relating to the Cornish heritage and settlement of the district. Particular emphasis is placed on copper mining. Numerous records, photographs and microfilm are also held. The Moonta National Trust also operates an historic miner's cottage nearby, and an interpretive tourist railway through the former mine site.
Address:
Moonta Mines School, Verran Terrace, c/- Moonta National Trust, Moonta, SA
Tel:
0888251891
Hours:
1.30-4pm Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun, 11am-4pm public and school holidays, also groups by appointment.
Email:
Admission:
Fee Applies
Facilities:
Wheelchair access, toilets, souvenirs, brochures available, refreshments at Moonta Mines Shop, lecture hall available for hire, Tourist Railway Sat-Sun and school holidays.
Collection:
20,000 items, 5,000 photographs