Coalfields Museum and Historical Research Centre — Attraction in Collie

It's definitely well priced at $5, however I would say it's more a 'collection' of old things, rather than a museum.

There are a tonne of historical items on display, but sadly very few information plaques or signs which left me puzzled on some items but really curious about them. I would have loved a write up on what looked like cemetary plaques. Where are they from? Why were they removed? Sadly this section had no information about these at all.

Had also seen a review that said it was an excellent replica of a mine....it isn't. It's a room covered with black plastic so it looks dark, again with very, very little information.

This museum could be significantly improved with a bit more organisation and more information provided for people walking through.

For a collection of old gear, it's awesome. For a museum it's...

Local legend Nora Green has a wealth of knowledge to share about Collie's history. Was a great pleasure. Some items in this museum that are quite rare to see - like the old mercury rectifiers that used to be used. Quite an amazing thing to see, knowing how things are done now. Also the old meters etc... since I work in the electrical industry I love seeing the...

$5 entry for adults. Facilities/buildings/toilets: in desperate need of funding and maintenance. Historical exhibition: items are marked/ labelled and in a lot of cases a story is attached. Some of the labels has fallen off. A wide variety of historical items is on display. Overall I would recommend a visit to the museum,...