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    Discover what the Australian Prospectors and Miners Hall of Fame. For the family we are a great fun day out, for the teacher and student we offer an extensive range of information, program assistance and tours catered to your specific requirements, for the Mining Industry we offer a space to tell your story and to honor and acknowledge Australias mining heroes.

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    Discover the Mining Hall of Fame. The Australian Prospectors and Miners Hall of Fame offers the unique experience of combining a historic gold mine, including underground tour and gold pour with interactive galleries, changing displays of art and unique gardens.

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      The Mining Hall of Fame has a lot to offer visitors, find out prices, opening hours and tour times.

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      Be inspired, be educated. Discover the wide variety of galleries and gardens. Learn about mining history and then be propelled into the future. The exhibit spaces are ever changing so there is always something new to inspire.

    • Mining Hall of Fame Restaurant
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      Come and enjoy the fine food and fantastic Goldfield's view. Find out what is on the menu!

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      Looking for a gift or souvenir to take home with you. Look no further than the Mining Hall of Fame s giftshop. Discounts are available for members.

    • Functions and Venue Information
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      Book a truly unique venue for your next function. You will have a choice of 10 different sites, indoor or outdoor, intimate or large, BBQs to a la carte. Anything is possible.

    • Nominating an Inductee
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      Do you know someone who should be included in the Hall of Fame? Find out how to nominate.

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      The Home in WA team show what you can see and do at the Mining Hall of Fame.

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  • Teachers & Students
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    The MHoF has a great education program. Dedicated Education Officers are available to provide resources and curriculum assistance to teachers and to facilitate hands-on workshops and presentations for students.
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    The movers and shakers of the Australian Mining Industry.

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    There is continually something happening at the MHoF, read our monthly newsletters, find out about the latest exhibition or peruse the MHoFs Media Release.
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      Find out what is happening at the Mining Hall of Fame.

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      Current Exhibitions

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      Media Releases

      • Andrew Forrests 2008 Inductees Speech
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        Andrew Forrest introduces the 2008 Inductee Announcements and provides personal insights into the mining & minerals industry.

      • Inductee Announcements 2008
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        Discover the worthy Australian Prospectors & Miners Hall of Fame Inductees for 2008

      • MHoF Restaurant launch
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        The Mining Hall of Fame is delighted to be able to offer the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder a NEW dining experience.

      • Barrick Education Partnership
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        Barrick and the Australian Prospectors and Miners Hall of Fame announced today they have joined forces in a partnership valued at $200,000 to further expand the existing education program in the Goldfields area.

      • Inductee Announcements 2007
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        Find out who was inducteed into the Australian Prospectors and Miners Hall of Fame in 2007.

      • Education Outreach Program
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        Created to educate and inspire, the Mining Hall of Fame is in a unique position to change perceptions about the resources industry and encourage student participation in earth science studies.

      • Mining in India
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        Find the answers to Frequently Asked Questions about mining in India from the Ministry of Mines.

      • Australia Day News Flash
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        The Australia Day 'Kalgoorlie Dawn' Service will be held at the Mining Hall of Fame on January 23, 2006. All are welcome to attend the event which will be broadcast live nationally on Channel 7's Sunrise program and later as part of the National Australia Day presentation from Canberra.

      • St Barbara's Festival 2004
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        St Barbaras Festival was celebrated in a myriad of events for the Goldfields community and visitors during the first week in December.

      • Education Activities at the Mining Hall of Fame 2004
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        At the recent AGM for the Australian Prospectors and Miners Hall of Fame the Rio Tinto Education Officer provided a summary of activities for 2004. Read the Education Report for 2004.

      • Eremophila Garden Abloom
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        Flowers and bees are everywhere this Spring at the Mining Hall of Fame, particularly in the Placer Dome Eremophila Garden.

      • Earth Science Week 2004
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        National Earth Science Week is being celebrated in Kalgoorlie Boulder this week. An interactive display focussing on Earth Science related careers has been placed in the William Grundt Library to raise awareness of the variety of careers available in this area.

      • Careers Expo - Kalgoorlie Boulder Science Awareness Festival 2004
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        A very successful Earth Science Career display was put together by the Mining Hall of Fame and the Geological Survey of WA as part of the Careers Expo for the Kalgoorlie Boulder Science Awareness Festival.

      • Kalgoorlie Science Festival - Careers Expo
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        The Mining Hall of Fame has joined with the (WA) Department of Industry and Resources to provide a booth at the Careers Expo for secondary school students held on 16th & 17th September as part of the Kalgoorlie Science Festival. The Science Festival is a pilot event organised by the Kids Science State program, a joint initiative of Scitech and the Rio Tinto WA Future Fund.

      • Take a Look at Our New Website
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        Australia's famous Mining Hall of Fame has a new look website - and much, much more to offer visitors.

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Visitor Information

Inspirational, Educational - this is the Mining Hall of Fame.

Immerse yourself in the mining industry.  Go underground, pan for gold, and walk through the historic precincts. Discover the attractions that represent the past, present and future prospectors and miners of Australia.

Opening hours

Open 7 days a week (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day)

March 1 - October 31, 9am to 4.30pm
November 1 - February 28, 10am to 4pm

How to get there?

The Mining Hall of Fame is situated just 3km from the centre of Kalgoorlie (Western Australia) on the Goldfields Highway.  Turn left at the top of Hannan Street heading towards Menzies, then follow the signs. Just near the corner of Picadilly Street.

Kalgoorlie is regularly serviced by trains, buses and aircraft, and is a comfortable days drive from Perth on excellent roads. The historic goldfields city is just under 600 kilometres east of Perth.

You can fly, sail drive or take a train to Perth, the sunny coastal capital of Western Australia.

For additional information about Kalgoorlie and the Goldfields visit www.kalgoorlie.com.

Entrance cost

  Activities  The detail...

Hannans Tour-

$30 pp

Child/conc. $20

*Family $80 (save $40)

Includes level 1 underground tour, gold pour demonstration and gold panning.



Contact us on Phone (08) 9026 2700 or
enquiries@mininghall.com for Group Booking Enquiries

 

** Upon presentation of membership card or drivers license with local address.

* 2 adults and 3 children up to 17 years age.

Helicopter rides subject to bookings.

Passes are non-refundable and valid for 48 hours from the date of reseipt.

Prices and Times are subject to change without notice.

Pitch Black Tour-$60pp

Child 10 yrs+/conc. $40

*Family   $180 (save $60)

Includes level 2 Pitch Black Underground Adventure tour, gold pour demonstration and gold panning.

Under & Over Tour-

$140 pp

Includes a Pitch Black Underground Adventure tour, gold pour demonstration, gold panning and a ride over the Super Pit.

Available Saturday & Sunday. Monday to Friday please make a booking.

Attraction Pricing for Locals & Members (per person)

Entry (**Members only) $0

Entry(**Locals only) $2

Gold Panning $5

Gold Pour $10

Level 1 (Hannans North) $20

Level 2 (Pitch Black) $50

Helicopter Ride $80

 

Not able to see it all in one day?
You are welcome to visit us again within 48 hours of payment upon presentation of your receipt.

Membership

Annual Membership
Individual $30  
Family $80  
For more details and membership benefits see our membership page

Tours & Times

Gold Panning is available any time until close, daily. Keep the Gold you find!

Gold Pour: Watch a traditional gold pour demonstration

Under & Over Tour: Includes a Pitch Black Underground Adventure Tour, Gold Panning, Gold Pour Demonstration PLUS a Helicopter ride over the Superpit. Available Saturday & Sunday. Mon-Fri please phone & make a booking on 08 9026 2700.

Pitch Black Underground Adventure Tour: Includes Level 1 & 2, Gold Panning and a Gold Pour Demonstration.

Underground Tour: Explore the first level of our historic Hannan's North Gold Mine.

8.10am     Pitch Black Adventure Tour                                                 

10:00am   The Prospectors - The Theatrette

10.15am    Underground Tour

10.45am    Pitch Black Adventure Tour  

11:00am   Hoover's Gold - The Theatrette

12:15pm   Underground Tour

1.25pm     Pitch Black Adventure Tour  

1:45pm     Gold Pour Demonstration

2:00pm    The Prospectors - Tne Theatrette

2:15pm     Underground Tour 

3:00pm     Hoover's Gold - The Theatrette

4:00pm     Close

These times are subject to seasonal variations