The Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre is located in Beaconsfield, Tasmania. It was originally called the Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum. It was formed in 1972 after discussions were held as to forming a district museum, after which construction of the actual centre began, finally being opened in 1984.
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In 1972 members of the local community formed the West Tamar Historical Committee, the aim of which was to preserve the rich history of Beaconsfield and the West Tamar region. In 1982 the Grubb Shaft engine house ruins in Beaconsfield were donated to the West Tamar Historical Committee by the neighbouring Beaconsfield Gold Mine. Subsequently, the Committee began the process of developing the ruins in to a tourist attraction to showcase and reflect the cultural and industrial heritage of the region. By 1984 the Grubb Shaft Gold and Heritage Museum was officially open and in 1999 the West Tamar Historical Committee handed the management of the museum to the West Tamar Council. In 2006, after a collapse in the adjoining Beaconsfield Gold Mine, the Museum was granted funds from the Federal Governments’ AusIndustry program. This funding facilitated major developments of the Museum resulting in increased floor space and the installation of new permanent exhibitions to enhance the visitor experience. In 2008 the name of the Museum was changed from the Grubb Shaft Gold & Heritage Museum to the Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre.
Feeling nostalgic? It’s not only mining objects that you will find here – from surgical beds to clockwork mice, the Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre houses a museum of intriguing artefacts all presented in a multi-sensory manner that lets you not only see, but allows you to touch and play with many historic objects.
The famous 2006 mine rescue is represented in a very special and poignant exhibition along with the famous mine yard which remains as it was when workers walked off the job for the very last...
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In the back of my mind I thought I would be bored here. I was anything but. How fascinating and insightful this place is. Lovingly run by volunteers who are so knowledgeable. The scope of the machinery here is mind blowing, from the early days when it was half made in Launceston, and some shipped from England, the scale of this stuff is flabbergasting. Of course they have a whole section dedicated to Anzac Day 2006, when the mine collapsed and unfortunately killed one miner, but after 14 days, 2 miners were miraculously saved. It is set out terrifically in a multi media context. It also has a mock up tunnel showing the amount, or lack there of, of room they were trapped in for those 14 days. It was enough to make me realize I was not going to ever be a minor. Caustrophobic much! There are also many dedications to the miners of yesteryear, and pretty well everything on the site is accessible and has great information to read at each display. You can also pan for gold which is terrific fun and if you are lucky you may strike it rich! (But I would still put the lotto on just so you are covered! Ha Ha) There is a great game for the kids also. The volunteers will give each kiddo a list of animals that are all around in every space to tick off and at the end they get a special prize. It isn't easy, but it keeps them well entertained and working as a team while you read all the informative displays. There is a lot more to say about what you can see and do, but you will have to go there to find out. And do go there. It is...
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This morning, my parents and I visited the Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre. It's a very large interactive museum, showcasing the history of Beaconsfield Mine and other important events related to Tasmania, Australia.
Starting from the Gift Shop, this is a self guided tour costing $16 for concession and $21 for adults. The lower level features old fashioned telephones, the Diprose Room and Miners Rescue exhibition. The upper level features the Life & Times Exhibition, the Engine House, Substation and the Boiler House (Water Water).
Beyond here, you enter the Mine Yard with outdoor metal walkways, relics and native gardens. There is a large open area here with lots of different buildings including the Drill Workshop, Headframe (Miners Lift), Bogger Shed, Miners' Change Room and Winder House (Hart Shaft).
As you can see, there is A LOT to explore and experience at this Heritage Centre. I'd recommend allowing at least 1.5-2 hours if you want to appreciate everything here. It was certainly a great history lesson and...
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