Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum, Ballarat

Name: Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum
Address: 439 Cobden St, Ballarat, 3350, Australia
Telephone: +61 429 199 312

#26 among attractions in Ballarat

Museum, Specialty museum

Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum

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Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum (address: 439 Cobden St) is a place located in Ballarat (Victoria state) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 1552 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 37°34'49"S latitude and 143°51'40"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Bradshaw street (bus, 14 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Sovereign Hill (museum, 7 min walk), Federation University Australia (universities and schools, 23 min walk), Ballarat Gaol (prison, 27 min walk).

Coordinates: 37°34'49"S, 143°51'40"E

Address

439 Cobden StBallarat 3350 Australia

Contact

+61 429 199 312

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Ballarat Municipal Observatory and Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sovereign Hill, National Centre for Photography, Ballarat East Fire Station, Ballarat Fire Station.

~1390 ftNE
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