School of Mines Museum – Cassidy Street Kalgoorlie

School of Mines Museum – Cassidy Street Kalgoorlie
The WA School of Mines Museum will definitely appeal to those of you with a keen interest in geology and mineralogy. This museum houses a collection of approximatel 3000 mineral specimens along with replicas of famous gold nuggets. The School of Mines Museum is located on the corner of Cassidy Street and McDonald’s Street in Kalgoorlie. Opening hours are 8-30am to 12-30 pm Monday to Friday. Please note the museum is closed for public and school holidays. Admission is free.
For a short diversion of an hour or so Boulder’s Loopline Tourist Railway might prove to be of interest to travellers. Boulder’s Loopline Railway was established in 1897 and for many years it served as transport for miners who needed to commute between Boulder and the Golden Mile. Exclusive to the Loopline Railway tour is a visit to the Old Chaffers Power Station where visitors can also view displays of old gold mining machinery. The return journey to Boulder Railway Station sees the train make a short detour to the Super Pit. Throughout the journey a taped commentary details much of the colourful and seedy social history of the Golden Mile. Within Boulder Railway Station itself are a number of interesting displays of gold mining memorabilia. Boulder’s Loopline Railway tour would be of interest to both railway buffs and those with an interest in Western Australia’s Gold Mining history. Adjacent to the Railway station is a pleasant picnic area and playground suitable for the use of children.
Boulder’s Railway Station is located at the top end of Burt Street and tours depart daily at 10 am. On Sundays extra services depart at 11-45 am. Alternatively just visit the Loopline Railway’s website.