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The Age of Fishes Museum, Prehistoric fish museum in Canowindra, Australia

The Age of Fishes Museum exhibits thousands of ancient fish fossils discovered in the local area, displaying specimens from 360 million years ago.

The museum, established in 1998, preserves and presents fossils from the Devonian Period when fish were the predominant vertebrate species on Earth.

The institution maintains two permanent exhibitions that connect visitors with the geological heritage of New South Wales through fossil displays and aquarium recreations.

Located at 129 Gaskill Street, the museum provides step-free entrances, wheelchair-accessible facilities, and designated parking spots for visitors with mobility requirements.

The museum features a geological time walk through gardens where visitors can trace the evolution of fish species across millions of years.

Location: New South Wales

Inception: 1998

GPS coordinates: -33.56215,148.66013

Latest update: November 14, 2025 20:06

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