Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, Natural history museum in Bathurst, Australia
The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum displays more than 5,000 specimens, including a complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton and various fossils preserved in amber.
The museum occupies a Gothic-style building from 1876, which served as a public school before its transformation into an exhibition space in 2011.
The Somerville Collection, created by Warren Somerville, forms the core of the museum with specimens that tell the story of Earth's development.
The facility operates six days per week from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with adult admission at 15 dollars and children's tickets at 7 dollars.
The museum houses Australian opalised fossils and mineral crystals from global mine sites, representing billions of years of natural history.
Location: New South Wales
Inception: February 10, 2011
Address: 224 Howick St, Bathurst NSW 2795
Phone: +61263382860
Website: http://somervillecollection.com.au
GPS coordinates: -33.41699,149.58067
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:43
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