Lithgow State Mine Museum

Lithgow State Mine Museum Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park. The industrial history of the New South Wales Western Coalfield. A

The Lithgow State Mine Museum presents the story of coal and shale mining in the NSW Western Coalfield. The museum holds the Australia's most comprehensive collections of coalmining artefacts and equipment within the buildings of the former Lithgow State Coal Mine.

06/06/2026

Unfortunately the museum will be closed on Sunday 7th June as our volunteer guide is unavailable.

Some may be interested in this event.
01/06/2026

Some may be interested in this event.

Join us for a special screening of Pike River, the true story of families fighting for justice following the fatal 2010 NZ disaster.

A misty State Mine morning. We’ll be open from Noon to 4:00pm this Saturday & Sunday. Just like every weekend!
28/05/2026

A misty State Mine morning. We’ll be open from Noon to 4:00pm this Saturday & Sunday. Just like every weekend!

28/04/2026
Google reviews often comment on the quality of the visitor experience and our museum's volunteer guides. This was receiv...
27/04/2026

Google reviews often comment on the quality of the visitor experience and our museum's volunteer guides. This was received at the weekend: "The State Mine Heritage Park has become the highlight of our weekend trip in Lithgow. Gary is one of the best guides we’ve ever met. He gave us a very detailed history of the old mine including stories of the people as well. Worth visiting and thank you to all of the volunteers who keep this place alive."

During the week our museum took delivery of two wonderful new display cabinets. These have been mostly set up and have i...
18/04/2026

During the week our museum took delivery of two wonderful new display cabinets. These have been mostly set up and have improved our interpretations. Assistance with this project was provided by Museums & Galleries of NSW (MGNSW)

Today we re-hung the Union banners, giving visitors another chance to view these precious gems.
13/04/2026

Today we re-hung the Union banners, giving visitors another chance to view these precious gems.

Address

3A State Mine Gully Road
Lithgow, NSW
2790

Opening Hours

Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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