The best museums Australia

Umoona Opal Mine and Museum is Coober Pedy's largest underground exhibition of gemstones and fossils. The guided tour gives an insight into the life of the local miners, both their working conditions and their life in the dugouts, the underground dwellings that abound here. It's a great history lesson that gives us a better understanding of life here. Children should love the visit! Jewelry store.

Apart from the Ghan, everything about the train dates back to the 1920 s. You can see, near the ancient bridge crossing Katherine River, an exposed locomotive and some information panels: to take a picture and measure the changes that have taken place for less than a century in this region. A little more in the centre, the old station.

Dedicated to the fauna and flora of Northern Queensland, this impressive museum includes oiseaux birds, rainforests, but also sunken ships and Aboriginal crafts.

The National Portrait Gallery aims to improve the understanding of the Australian people, its identity, history and culture through portraits. A fascinating journey.

Visit of the first militia Barracks in Perth from the early th century. Exhibition of equipment, cars, uniforms and photographs of the first hours.

The museum of the Western Australia Cricket Association is dedicated to this so-called Britih sport, which is one of Australia's favourite disciplines. It is set in the prestigious WACA Perth Oval stadium, where guided tours are organized.

By resuming the Stuart Highway to Katherine, approximately 10 km from the branch line of No. 23 and from the Stuart Highway, a 16 km road road connects the Grove Hill Hotel. In the middle of nowhere, but next to the Ferrée railway, stands a simple house with a sheet of sheet metal dating back to 1934 where you can drink a drink, eat and even sleep. In front of the building, a sign explains how gold fever won this region in 1870 when the Land was built in Land Telegraph, and the importance of the Chinese community in the various mines that saw the day. The exploitation of these mines stopped during the Second World War when all the miners, Chinese and European, were ordered to evacuate the sites. In the 1990 s, new operating methods allowed the resumption of activity in certain fields.

This railroad museum presents more than 100 exhibits and vehicles related to the history of railroads in Australia. It is the largest museum of its kind in Australia. In season, mini steam engine tours are organized on the Semaphore and Forl Glanville Tourist Railway, a 2 km route. Fans of old trains or Agatha Christie will be delighted! The plus: the extremely friendly staff. Many resources are available for download on the website for families and children.