
The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, Bathurst, Australia

The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, Bathurst, Australia
The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum permanently houses the Somerville Collection of fossils and minerals – the lifetime work of Warren Somerville AM – and features some of the finest and rarest specimens of mineral crystals and fossils from around the world.
The internationally renowned collection contains over 5,000 objects and is presented together to give a stronger understanding of the development of life on Earth.
This unique resource has quite literally been billions of years in the making. Explore the natural history of our planet, travel through time in our unique fossil and mineral galleries and experience the wonder of ancient specimens that have been uncovered from deep within the Earth.
The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
224 Howick Street, Bathurst, NSW, 2795 Australia
Parking
Accessible parking spaces available free of charge for mobility parking scheme permit holders. Please contact the museum prior to your visit for details.
Accessible toilets
A unisex accessible toilet is available at the museum.
Access ramps
Access to the museum is via the car park. Please contact the museum for details.
Companion Card
We are proud to support Companion Card. We offer complimentary admission to your companion person upon presentation of a valid companion card at the time of purchase.
Assistance Animals
Trained, registered and visibly identified assistance animals are welcome when accompanied by their handler.
Contact Us
If you have questions you’d like to ask about access or facilities at the museum, please contact us before your visit so we can best meet your needs.