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Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre, Beaconsfield

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Discover the rich history of the area at Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre, which houses a collection of over 10,000 items relating to the mining industry, which has played an important role in this part of Tasmania for many decades. At this location you see a number of permanent exhibits, narrating the story of heroic mine rescues that have occurred in the area. The site includes a replica of the underground mining environment, which introduces visitors to the cramped and often dangerous spaces accessed by local miners. Hands-on displays entertain and educate visitors of all ages, with lots of buttons to push, handles to pull, and tunnels to crawl into. Arrange to visit Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre and other attractions in Beaconsfield using our Beaconsfield trip planner.

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By dollarmite

I honestly wasn't expecting an old mine site to be all that interesting, but was very pleasantly surprised to discover otherwise and am very glad we visited. The history and remaining buildings are...

I honestly wasn't expecting an old mine site to be all that interesting, but was very pleasantly surprised to discover otherwise and am very glad we visited. The history and remaining buildings are... more »
By Sue L

Whilst in Launceston, hubby and I thought we’d take a trip out to the Beaconsfield Mine. Our expectation wasn’t high and we walked away feeling that we had just had a wonderfully unexpected...

Whilst in Launceston, hubby and I thought we’d take a trip out to the Beaconsfield Mine. Our expectation wasn’t high and we walked away feeling that we had just had a wonderfully unexpected... more »

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By Julie Roper

One of the best mining museums I have ever been to. Well set up with lots of 'hands on' exhibits. Unfortunately, being a former mining site, there are lots of stairs once you leave the main building.

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By George Inggs

Hands down one of my favourite museums to visit. The fact that you can touch the exhibits and experience the history for yourself really is magical. The staff are all very friendly and we all loved the game of trying to spot the various animals around the museum. We've taken our kids to the museum twice now, once as toddlers and once as teenagers and they've loved the experience in different ways both times - that, to me anyway, is a real testament to just how broad an audience this museum appeals to. If you love history, or are just fascinated by items of a bygone era, you cannot go wrong at Beaconsfield.

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