AUSTRALIAN FOSSIL & MINERAL MUSEUM - HOME OF THE SOMERVILLE COLLECTION
Situated in the heart of Bathurst, the Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum is the home of the internationally renowned Somerville Collection. It is housed in the 1876 Public School building and features some of the finest and rarest examples of minerals from around the world and scientifically significant fossils from Australia. The Somerville Collection is the lifetime work of Warren Somerville AM and one of the most spectacular collections in the world. Highlights from the mineral collection include crystals from over 100 Australian mine sites, spectacular and significant mineral specimens from around the world as well as diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds and other gems.
Features of the fossil collection include a T. rex skeleton, dinosaur eggs, Australia’s largest collection of fossils in amber, some of the oldest fossils of early forms of life, and a large collection of Australia’s unique opalised fossils. The Museum also has a temporary exhibition space and a museum shop with a wide variety of dinosaur, Earth history and science products as well as quality fossil and mineral specimens.
Address 224 Howick Street (Next to the Post Office) BATHURST NSW 2795 Open Monday to Saturday 10am – 4pm Sunday 10am – 2pm Features Facilities Coach parking available in Russell Street – short walking distance to the Museum The Museum is located within the CBD Cost Admission prices current to 30.6.2018 Adult $14.00, Concession $10.00*, Family $30.00 (2 adults & 3 School age children) Student (University/TAFE) $10.00 Child $7.00 (5 – 16 years), Child under 5 Free Carers Free NB - * Concession is available to senior and pensioner who hold a valid Government Senior Pension Card. This concession is not available on the National Senior Subscription System Group Bookings and Enquiries Group bookings can be made with Group Link, Tel: 1800-631 491, email: tours@grouplink.com.au or directly with the attraction.
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