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West Coast Pioneers Museum

The West Coast Pioneers’ Museum was established in 1963 with the closure of the Zeehan School of Mines and Metallurgy.

The Township of Zeehan, once called the Silver City, boasted a population of 10,000. It was the third largest town in Tasmania.

A comprehensive range of gifts and souvenirs are available in the gift shop.

Open daily from 9am to 5pm (excluding Christmas day & Good Friday).

 Upcoming Events

21st October 2010

The Tasmanian Ballet Company will perform The Nutcracker in the Gaiety Theatre Zeehan
 West Coast Pioneers’ Museum Main Street Zeehan Incorporates:
  • The historic collection of the original Zeehan School of Mines & Metallurgy
  • World Class Crystal & Mineral Collection
  • Photographic collections dedicated to all towns on the West Coast
  • Classic Locomotives
  • Underground Mine Simulation
  • Blacksmith & Wheelwright workshop
  • Mining Machinery display
  • Replica miners hut

Your visit also includes access to:

  • The historic Gaiety Theatre/Grand Hotel, built in 1898
  • The Police Station – Court House display