Moonta Mines Model School Museum/Tourist Railway
The Moonta Mines Model School was erected in 1878. The building now houses the Moonta Mines Museum.
The Museum has with thematic displays on the Cornish miners' lifestyles - mining, lodges and friendly societies, sports and pastimes, death and hardship. There are also extensive displays of costume, china, silverware, photographs, memorabilia and a classroom furnished in c. 1900
Location
Verran Terrace, Moonta Mines
Latitude-longitude -34.0760,137.6063
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OpenMuseum: Daily 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Train: Wednesday 2.00pm, 3.00pm; Saturday and Sunday 1.00pm, 2.00pm and 3.00pm
Museum and train: SA school and public holidays 11.00am to 4.00pm
Admission
Museum: Adults $6.00; Children $2.00
Railway: Adults $6.00; Children $3.00
Enquiries
Moonta Tourist Office (08) 8825 1891
Web
Moonta Mines Museum, Collections Australia Network
Moonta Mines Museum, South Australia
Former Moonta Mines Model School (PDF), Heritage SA
Moonta Mines State Heritage Area, Heritage SA
Branch
Details
Features:
Historic House
District: Moonta
Operating Days: