It was great to see the only complete t-rex skeleton on the country. It was amazing to see it up close and marvel at its size. They had a couple of other dinosaur skeletons too and heaps of mineral rock exhibits and informative staff to tell you about it all

The Australian Mineral and Fossil Museum at Bathurst boasts the of Australia's biggest collections of minerals and fossils. Perhaps the most disappointing fact is the museum is the home of the "Sommerville Collection" the life time work of Warren Somerville yet only about one quarter of the entire collection is actually on display.

Though your unlikely to be wowed when you first step in the door once you walk around the corner you will be. The museum as some of the best mineral and crystal samples I have ever seen.

Each case as been carefully put together to display the samples at there very best. Some displays have interesting fact sheets for both those with and without mineral knowledge there is something for everyone to learn.

Once you get through the mineral collection you will step foot into the world of fossils, climbing the stairs will have you almost eye to eye with a T-Rex skeleton. The fossil collection contains fossils of some of the oldest known living animals and is very impressive though it's the minerals and crystals I think which steal the show.

The gift shop is a little disappointing, not offering a lot of good quality samples to take home and after walking about the collection you will likely want to take a little piece home.

The entry fee is modest and the collection is well suited to any age!

We really enjoyed ourselves!

Highly Recommended Visit While In Bathurst!!

Approximate cost: $8