{"id":913,"date":"2023-07-05T11:05:32","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T11:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brokenhillhistory.com\/demo\/?page_id=913"},"modified":"2024-10-25T22:15:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T22:15:30","slug":"outback-museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brokenhillhistory.com\/demo\/outback-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Outback Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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OUTBACK MUSEUM STORIES<\/h2>

YOUR GUIDE TO BROKEN HILL & SILVERTON MUSEUMS<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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www.outbackmuseums.com.au<\/a><\/p>

A Journey of Discovery, Diversity & Survival in Broken Hill & Silverton<\/span><\/h4>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Welcome to Outback Museum Stories<\/h3>

The Broken Hill & Silverton region boasts a wealth of history – but you can\u2019t find it all in one place. You need to visit multiple sites to get the full picture.\u00a0 These museums tell so many amazing Australian stories covering a range of themes including: Discovery, Diversity & Survival.<\/p>

The Outback Museum Stories guide helps you plan your trip and discover why Broken Hill has been named Australia\u2019s first (and only) Heritage City. Be sure to check out the website to get a taste of the stories, objects, pictures and documents that provide a such rich window into the history of Australia\u2019s outback pioneering past.<\/p>

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Broken Hill Visitor Information Centre<\/h3>

The friendly staff here can assist you with all your local travel needs including the best way to incorporate your museum visits into a fun Broken Hill and Silverton itinerary.<\/p>

Hours:<\/strong> Open seven days
Address:<\/strong> Corner of Bromide & Blende Streets, Broken Hill
Phone:<\/strong> (08) 8080 3560<\/a>
Email:<\/strong> tourist@brokenhill.nsw.gov.au<\/a>
Website:<\/strong> www.brokenhillaustralia.com.au<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Albert Kersten Mining & Minerals Museum (Geocentre)<\/a><\/h3>

Interactive geological museum exploring the discovery, global significance, and geological diversity of Broken Hill\u2019s famous Line of Lode. Home to the Silver Tree.<\/p>

Cnr Crystal & Bromide Sts \u2022 P 08 8080 3500<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Sulphide Street Railway & Historical Museum<\/a><\/h3>

Explore a broad range of Broken\u00a0Hill history featuring the Silverton\u00a0Tramway story and local rail history,\u00a0Migrant Museum, Hospital Museum,\u00a0Minerals Display and much more.<\/p>

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Synagogue of the Outback Museum<\/a><\/h3>

Custodians of the Jewish Story of\u00a0Broken Hill incorporating a diverse\u00a0museum, research centre and\u00a0community archives.<\/p>

165 Wolfram St \u2022 P 08 8088 7448 | 0439 680 944<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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West Darling Machinery Preservation Society<\/a><\/h3>

Workshop and displays for\u00a0preservation society restorations\u00a0incorporating rare steam and water\u00a0engines in working order and local\u00a0historical memorabilia.<\/p>

The Conservation Centre,\u00a0479 Crystal St \u2022 P 08 8087 8226 | 0427 095 216<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Broken Hill Mosque Museum<\/a><\/h3>

The only surviving Mosque in Australia built by Cameleers, includes original Prayer Room and museum displays featuring stories and objects from the Afghan\u00a0Cameleers and Mosque.<\/p>

Cnr Williams & Buck Sts \u2022\u00a0P <\/span>08 8088 3187<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Outback Archives<\/a><\/h3>

Located in the Broken Hill City<\/p>

Library, the Archives house much of the city\u2019s most important documents, newspapers, photographs, publications, and other significant archival treasures.<\/p>

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White\u2019s Mineral Art & Mining Museum<\/h3>

Mining and mineral art museum telling the story of mining history in the area with an emphasis on the unique minerals of the region. (Includes guided tour & entry to Doll Museum).<\/p>

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Bells Milk Bar & Museum<\/a><\/h3>

Intact 1950s Milk Bar with roots in 1890s cordial making. Features traditional drinks from handmade syrups and cordials, and attached milk bar and caf\u00e9 museum.<\/p>

160 Patton Street \u2022 P <\/span>(08) 8087 5380<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Silverton School Educational Museum<\/a><\/h3>

Original classroom of the Silverton\u00a0School, features a range of educational memorabilia and original school resources as well as entertaining stories and photographs from the district.<\/p>

Loftus St, Silverton \u2022 P 08 8088 7481 |\u00a00448 882 550<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Silverton Gaol Museum<\/a><\/h3>

Experience life \u2018inside\u2019 the original\u00a0Silverton Gaol and explore the massive collection of Silverton and Broken Hill social history, photographs, documents and significant objects on display.<\/p>

Burke St, Silverton \u2022 P 08 8088 5317<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Broken Hill Family History Group Inc.<\/a><\/h3>

Community history resource centre specialising in family history and cemetery enquiries.<\/p>

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OUTBACK MUSEUM STORIES YOUR GUIDE TO BROKEN HILL & SILVERTON MUSEUMS www.outbackmuseums.com.au A Journey of Discovery, Diversity & Survival in Broken Hill & Silverton Welcome to Outback Museum Stories The Broken Hill & Silverton region boasts a wealth of history – but you can\u2019t find it all in one place. You need to visit multiple sites to get the full picture.\u00a0 These museums tell so many amazing Australian stories covering a range of themes including: Discovery, Diversity & Survival. The Outback Museum Stories guide helps you plan your trip and discover why Broken Hill has been named Australia\u2019s first (and only) Heritage City. Be sure to check out the website to get a taste of the stories, objects, pictures and documents that provide a such rich window into the history of Australia\u2019s outback pioneering past. Enjoy your step back in time. Broken Hill Broken Hill Visitor Information Centre The friendly staff here can assist you with all your local travel needs including the best way to incorporate your museum visits into a fun Broken Hill and Silverton itinerary. Hours: Open seven daysAddress: Corner of Bromide & Blende Streets, Broken HillPhone: (08) 8080 3560Email: tourist@brokenhill.nsw.gov.auWebsite: www.brokenhillaustralia.com.au Albert Kersten Mining & Minerals Museum (Geocentre) Interactive geological museum exploring the discovery, global significance, and geological diversity of Broken Hill\u2019s famous Line of Lode. Home to the Silver Tree. Cnr Crystal & Bromide Sts \u2022 P 08 8080 3500 Sulphide Street Railway & Historical Museum Explore a broad range of Broken\u00a0Hill history featuring the Silverton\u00a0Tramway story and local rail history,\u00a0Migrant Museum, Hospital Museum,\u00a0Minerals Display and much more. 230 Blende St \u2022\u00a0P 08 8088 4660 Synagogue of the Outback Museum Custodians of the Jewish Story of\u00a0Broken Hill incorporating a diverse\u00a0museum, research centre and\u00a0community archives. 165 Wolfram St \u2022 P 08 8088 7448 | 0439 680 944 West Darling Machinery Preservation Society Workshop and displays for\u00a0preservation society restorations\u00a0incorporating rare steam and water\u00a0engines in working order and local\u00a0historical memorabilia. The Conservation Centre,\u00a0479 Crystal St \u2022 P 08 8087 8226 | 0427 095 216 Broken Hill Mosque Museum The only surviving Mosque in Australia built by Cameleers, includes original Prayer Room and museum displays featuring stories and objects from the Afghan\u00a0Cameleers and Mosque. Cnr Williams & Buck Sts \u2022\u00a0P 08 8088 3187 Outback Archives Located in the Broken Hill City Library, the Archives house much of the city\u2019s most important documents, newspapers, photographs, publications, and other significant archival treasures. Broken Hill City Library | Blende St \u2022 P 08 8080 3460 White\u2019s Mineral Art & Mining Museum Mining and mineral art museum telling the story of mining history in the area with an emphasis on the unique minerals of the region. (Includes guided tour & entry to Doll Museum). 1 Allendale St \u2022 P 08 8087 2878 Bells Milk Bar & Museum Intact 1950s Milk Bar with roots in 1890s cordial making. Features traditional drinks from handmade syrups and cordials, and attached milk bar and caf\u00e9 museum. 160 Patton Street \u2022 P (08) 8087 5380 Silverton Museums Silverton School Educational Museum Original classroom of the Silverton\u00a0School, features a range of educational memorabilia and original school resources as well as entertaining stories and photographs from the district. Loftus St, Silverton \u2022 P 08 8088 7481 |\u00a00448 882 550 Silverton Gaol Museum Experience life \u2018inside\u2019 the original\u00a0Silverton Gaol and explore the massive collection of Silverton and Broken Hill social history, photographs, documents and significant objects on display. Burke St, Silverton \u2022 P 08 8088 5317 Genealogy Broken Hill Family History Group Inc. Community history resource centre specialising in family history and cemetery enquiries. Crystal Street Railway Station \u2022 P 08 8088 1266 or 08 8088 1321 ah Visit the Outback Museums website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-913","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"\nOutback Museum - Broken Hill History.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/brokenhillhistory.com\/demo\/outback-museum\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Outback Museum - Broken Hill History.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"OUTBACK MUSEUM STORIES YOUR GUIDE TO BROKEN HILL & SILVERTON MUSEUMS www.outbackmuseums.com.au A Journey of Discovery, Diversity & Survival in Broken Hill & Silverton Welcome to Outback Museum Stories The Broken Hill & Silverton region boasts a wealth of history – but you can\u2019t find it all in one place. 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You need to visit multiple sites to get the full picture.\u00a0 These museums tell so many amazing Australian stories covering a range of themes including: Discovery, Diversity & Survival. The Outback Museum Stories guide helps you plan your trip and discover why Broken Hill has been named Australia\u2019s first (and only) Heritage City. Be sure to check out the website to get a taste of the stories, objects, pictures and documents that provide a such rich window into the history of Australia\u2019s outback pioneering past. Enjoy your step back in time. Broken Hill Broken Hill Visitor Information Centre The friendly staff here can assist you with all your local travel needs including the best way to incorporate your museum visits into a fun Broken Hill and Silverton itinerary. Hours: Open seven daysAddress: Corner of Bromide & Blende Streets, Broken HillPhone: (08) 8080 3560Email: tourist@brokenhill.nsw.gov.auWebsite: www.brokenhillaustralia.com.au Albert Kersten Mining & Minerals Museum (Geocentre) Interactive geological museum exploring the discovery, global significance, and geological diversity of Broken Hill\u2019s famous Line of Lode. Home to the Silver Tree. Cnr Crystal & Bromide Sts \u2022 P 08 8080 3500 Sulphide Street Railway & Historical Museum Explore a broad range of Broken\u00a0Hill history featuring the Silverton\u00a0Tramway story and local rail history,\u00a0Migrant Museum, Hospital Museum,\u00a0Minerals Display and much more. 230 Blende St \u2022\u00a0P 08 8088 4660 Synagogue of the Outback Museum Custodians of the Jewish Story of\u00a0Broken Hill incorporating a diverse\u00a0museum, research centre and\u00a0community archives. 165 Wolfram St \u2022 P 08 8088 7448 | 0439 680 944 West Darling Machinery Preservation Society Workshop and displays for\u00a0preservation society restorations\u00a0incorporating rare steam and water\u00a0engines in working order and local\u00a0historical memorabilia. The Conservation Centre,\u00a0479 Crystal St \u2022 P 08 8087 8226 | 0427 095 216 Broken Hill Mosque Museum The only surviving Mosque in Australia built by Cameleers, includes original Prayer Room and museum displays featuring stories and objects from the Afghan\u00a0Cameleers and Mosque. Cnr Williams & Buck Sts \u2022\u00a0P 08 8088 3187 Outback Archives Located in the Broken Hill City Library, the Archives house much of the city\u2019s most important documents, newspapers, photographs, publications, and other significant archival treasures. Broken Hill City Library | Blende St \u2022 P 08 8080 3460 White\u2019s Mineral Art & Mining Museum Mining and mineral art museum telling the story of mining history in the area with an emphasis on the unique minerals of the region. (Includes guided tour & entry to Doll Museum). 1 Allendale St \u2022 P 08 8087 2878 Bells Milk Bar & Museum Intact 1950s Milk Bar with roots in 1890s cordial making. Features traditional drinks from handmade syrups and cordials, and attached milk bar and caf\u00e9 museum. 160 Patton Street \u2022 P (08) 8087 5380 Silverton Museums Silverton School Educational Museum Original classroom of the Silverton\u00a0School, features a range of educational memorabilia and original school resources as well as entertaining stories and photographs from the district. Loftus St, Silverton \u2022 P 08 8088 7481 |\u00a00448 882 550 Silverton Gaol Museum Experience life \u2018inside\u2019 the original\u00a0Silverton Gaol and explore the massive collection of Silverton and Broken Hill social history, photographs, documents and significant objects on display. Burke St, Silverton \u2022 P 08 8088 5317 Genealogy Broken Hill Family History Group Inc. Community history resource centre specialising in family history and cemetery enquiries. 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