About Us

Ever wanted to take a trip back in time? The interpretive, hands-on displays will engage, educate or remind you of how life used to be. While you get lost in the nostalgia, chat with the locals and experience the excitement and realities of the elusive hunt for gold.

The Centre captures the essence of life in the Tamar Valley, and takes you on a journey through the Tamar’s colourful and historic past.

The Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre is a place where you can lose yourself in history, play with treasures from the past and embark on a historical journey.

Services We Offer

The collection

The Centre houses over 10,000 pieces from Beaconsfield and the Tamar Valley, and our staff take great care in preserving the artefacts in the collection.

Take the time

We recommend at least 90 minutes to really explore the centre, although you may want to stay longer of course!

Ruin site

As the centre is predominately a ruin site, we suggest carrying warm clothing.

Customer Testimonials

An excellent display of a part of our heritage! Interaction is brilliant!

Wayne & Vicki Eldridge (Epping, Melbourne, Vic)

Brilliant! Kids loved it so did Dad!!

The Chifleys (Canberra, ACT)

Very interesting. Could spend hours here. Loved the hands on activities. Enjoyed looking at the history of the area. Thank you!

Celestte & Arjay (Gippsland, Vic)

Why Choose Us?

After the extraordinary events of April 2006 Beaconsfield has literally taken its place on the map. As a result of the increased attention on Beaconsfield, the Beaconsfield Mine and Heritage Centre has undergone a transformation, including the Mine Rescue Display which tells the story of the rescue of Todd Russell and Brant Webb.

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