Bon Accord Mine Museum

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The Bon Accord Mining Museum is located on the site of Bon Accord Mine, and incorporates the original mine office and workshop. The Museum displays mining relics, ore samples, the office pay table from the Monster (Burra Burra) Mine, plus information, photographs and memorabilia of the Burra copper mining area, 1845-1877. There are models of a horsewhim, and of Monster Mine and the above ground structures which existed there in 1858. The Blacksmith Shop is fully operational, with a forge of typical Cornish design and original elephant hide bellows. Housed in the pump shed is a shaft of the Bon Accord mine. 

This Museum is part of the Burra Heritage Passport, obtained from the Burra Visitor Centre. 

Where: Railway Terrace, Burra SA 5417
Volunteers Needed.
Volunteer Roles Available:
As guides at various museum sites, care & handyman duties at National Trust properties, caring for heritage gardens, caring and cleaning of displays.
Contact: Catherine Peacock – Chair

0417 968 716