History Hill Museum & Underground Mine — Attraction in Hill End

We recently had the pleasure of experiencing an unexpected surprise visit to History Hill which turned out to be a fascinating journey through Australian and Gold history, even incorporating some Chinese aspects. The museum was a treasure trove of artifacts, exhibits, displays and rooms showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the region.

The museum also had an extensive collection of gold nuggets, coins, and other artifacts, highlighting the importance of gold in shaping Australia's economy and history. The exhibits provided a fascinating insight into the lives of the prospectors and the impact that the gold rush had on the Australian landscape and economy.

The museum had several exhibits that showcased the contributions of the Chinese miners, including their innovative mining techniques and their cultural traditions. It was eye-opening to see how the Chinese culture had influenced the development of the mining industry in Australia, and how they had adapted to life in a new and unfamiliar land.

Our unexpected visit to this local museum was an unforgettable experience. I was impressed by the breadth and depth of the exhibits, and the interactive displays made the history come alive.

We highly recommend this museum to anyone interested in Australian history, mining, or just looking for a fascinating and educational day out. Although it is looking a bit tired and dated, it is well worth going! But remember TAKE CASH! $10 per adult! But absolutely worth it! Seriously though, take cash. The whole town operates on cash (or gold if you're lucky enough...

Such a shame this place is run by a rude and confused woman. We were driving through the town, with our dog, and decided to stop at History Hill. My partner asked the Husband of the couple that owns it, if it were okay if our dog walked around on leash with us. The Husband (who was polite) said that was fine and it would be $10 to go inside (we had no intention of taking a dog inside a history museum). After about 10 minutes of walking around, the Wife rudely approaches us and tells us “we must leave and take our dog straight back to the car”. We were shocked and confused as had just been told it was okay. She proceeded to march us back to our car, saying “I know what you told my Husband”, and wanted to know what our number plate was “just in case”. The Husband and Wife are clearly not on the same page about their rules/boundaries and led to us having an uncomfortable and jarring experience of what was meant to be a quiet leg stretch. Shocked by the rudeness and abruptness...

History Hill is located on 1200 acres one and a half kilometers outside Hill End and is the culmination of a life’s work for Malcolm Drinkwater. It will keep any visitor enthralled for hours.

The museum houses over 10,000 gold rush artefacts as well as

Mining Tools Historic Photos Steam Engines Stamper Batteries Gold Scales Blacksmith Shop/Stables Rare Uranium Glass Chinese Connection Geology Section Colonial & Convict History

The Mine The Son of Hope, was built for purpose, safety, location, education, authentic history and above all people visitation with easy access.

There are 175 metres of underground mine ready for visitors to experience.

The mine is regularly inspected for safety compliance, includes firefighting equipment, is well lit and has a backup...