Description

Gwalia Museum was opened in 1972 as the Gwalia Historical Gallery in the former Sons of Gwalia Mine Office by an enthusiastic group of locals keen to preserve the history of the mine and Gwalia. Over the years, restoration work has been done on many of the cottages while the former mine office houses a huge collection of objects and photographs showcasing the life and times of the mine and the people who worked there. Contains Hoover House, the residence of the then mine supervisor who went on to be one the President of the United States, as well as amazing and rare mining machinery such as the largest remaining wooden head frame. there is also a stunning viewpoint into the large working mine pit below on the museum grounds. Entry is by donation. It is dog friendly but dogs are not allowed inside any building, only the grounds. Free camping for self-contained vehicles just outside.