Kalgoorlie-Boulder began with the discovery of gold during the 1890s, in an area that became known as 'The Golden Mile' and proved to be one of the richest gold deposits in the world.
Of those who travelled to the Eastern Goldfields, many made their fortune, thousands didn't and hundreds died trying.
Visit the Western Australia Museum in Kalgoorlie-Boulder and dig into the past to explore the heritage and history of the Eastern Goldfields.
Full details of the museum are available at the Western Australia Museum website.
Location
17 Hannan Street
Kalgoorlie Western Australia 6430
Opening Times
Open Daily: 9.30am - 4.30pm, excluding Wednesdays. The WA Museum – Kalgoorlie-Boulder is open on Australia Day.
Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Anzac Day
Contact details
Email: wamkb@museum.wa.gov.au
Telephone: +61 (08) 9021-8533
Facsimile: +61 (08) 9091-2791
