Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, Bathurst

Name: Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Address: 224 Howick St, Bathurst, 2795, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 6331 5511

#6 among attractions in Bathurst

Top attraction, Museum, Specialty museum, Natural history museum

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The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum - Home of the Somerville Collection is located in the city of Bathurst in regional New South Wales Australia and was opened in July 2004. The collection is housed in a group of heritage buildings, the old 1874 public school buildings, in the centre of the city. Nearly 2000 specimens are on display from the internationally renowned Somerville Collection. ()

Established: 2004 (20 years ago)Coordinates: 33°25'1"S, 149°34'52"E

Address

224 Howick StBathurst 2795 Australia

Contact

+61 2 6331 5511

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Day trips

Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of St Michael and St John, Ben Chifley's House, Old Government Cottages Group, Carillon War Memorial.

~1590 ftSW
Church, Victorian architecture, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of St Michael and St John, Bathurst
8 min walk • Cathedral of St Michael and St John is a heritage-listed Roman Catholic cathedral at 107 William Street, Bathurst, Bathurst Region, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Charles Hansom and built from 1857 to 1861 by Edward Gell. It is also known as Cathedral of Saints Michael and John.
1.1 miS
Museum, History museum
Ben Chifley's House, Bathurst
29 min walk • Ben Chifley's House is a heritage-listed former residence and now house museum in Bathurst, Bathurst Region, New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1887 to 1891. It is also known as Carnwath, Chifley Residence, Chifley House Museum and Chifley Home. The property is owned by Bathurst Regional Council.
0.4 miNE
Museum, History museum
Old Government Cottages Group, Bathurst
10 min walk • The Old Government Cottages Group consists of two heritage-listed houses at 16 Stanley Street and 1 George Street, Bathurst, Bathurst Region, New South Wales, Australia.
~600 ftSW
Memorial
Carillon War Memorial, Bathurst
3 min walk • The Bathurst District Soldiers' War Memorial Carillon is located in Bathurst, New South Wales, on Kings Parade between Russell Street and Church Street.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Miss Traill's House, Bathurst
14 min walk • Miss Traill's House is a heritage-listed former residence, clergy house and school and now museum at 321 Russell Street, Bathurst, Bathurst Region, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Henry Kitchen and built from 1845 by Reverend Thomas Sharpe. It is also known as All Saints Rectory, Entelly and Wyoming Lodge.
~1030 ftSW
Architecture
Bathurst Courthouse, Bathurst
5 min walk • Bathurst Courthouse is a heritage-listed courthouse at Russell Street, Bathurst, Bathurst Region, New South Wales, Australia.
0.6 miE
Bridge
Denison Bridge, Bathurst
17 min walk • The Denison Bridge is a heritage-listed footbridge over the Macquarie River in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia. It is the fourth oldest metal truss bridge existing in Australia.
~1060 ftSE
Tree
Bentinck Street Elm Trees, Bathurst
6 min walk • The Bentinck Street Elm Trees is a heritage-listed row of street trees at Bentinck Street, Bathurst, Bathurst Region, New South Wales, Australia. The property is owned by Bathurst Regional Council. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.
0.7 miSE
Bridge
Macquarie River railway bridge, Bathurst
18 min walk • The Macquarie River railway bridge is a heritage-listed disused railway bridge across the Macquarie River that was previously located on the Main Western line in Bathurst in the Bathurst Region local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It was built in 1876.
0.4 miS
Library
Bathurst Old School of Arts Library Collection, Bathurst
11 min walk • Bathurst Old School of Arts Library Collection is a heritage-listed former lending library and reference library and now rare books collection at Bathurst City Library, 70-78 Keppel Street, Bathurst, Bathurst Region, New South Wales, Australia.
~620 ftS
Nightlife
Royal Hotel, Bathurst
3 min walk • The Royal Hotel is a heritage-listed former hotel and now commercial and apartment building located at 108 William Street, Bathurst, Bathurst Region, New South Wales, Australia. The property is privately owned. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum open?

Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 2 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum?

Nearby attractions include All Saints Cathedral, Bathurst (2 min walk), Carillon War Memorial, Bathurst (3 min walk), Bathurst Courthouse, Bathurst (5 min walk), Bentinck Street Elm Trees, Bathurst (6 min walk).

How to get to Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum:

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Bathurst (16 min walk)