Museu
Moonta Mines Museum
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Liza
September 1, 2022
The museum is located in the former Moonta Mines Model School, built in 1878. The school remained an active and important centre for the Moonta Mines community for ninety years and closed in 1968. The National Trust of SA, Moonta Branch took over the building and established a museum which now tells the story of Cornish pioneers who came to South Australia for the copper mines 1861-1923. The museum 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 c.1900. Open daily 1 PM – 4 PM SA Public Holidays and School Holidays 11 AM -4 PM Contact them via their website for additional information and hours.
The museum is located in the former Moonta Mines Model School, built in 1878. The school remained an active and important centre for the Moonta Mines community for ninety years and closed in 1968. The National Trust of SA, Moonta Branch took over the building and established a museum which now tell…
Donna
December 27, 2021
Enjoy the historic museum
Sharna
December 13, 2018
A great history lesson hearing about the old mines and an excellent collection of historical items. Great education for the kids too!
Scott
May 16, 2021
Historical Moonta mines is worth a visit. Mini train ride for kids and excellent historical stories.
Amanda
January 28, 2019
see how Moonta became known as the Cornish capital of Australia
Localização
Verran Terrace
Moonta Mines, SA