The poppet head towers above the first State Government owned coal mine, signifying the struggle to bring the black gold to the surface. The museum’s collection of memorabilia and artefacts depicts working life in Australias coal mines.
Lithgow State Mines newest attraction is the spectravision presentation called Fire in the Mine and is the latest amazing exhibition at the Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park.
Listen to Marion Curry tell her moving story of the dangers faced by miners in their everyday work. The exhibition utilizes the spectravision technique to project a moving image into the display, an experience that needs to be seen to be believed.

Open 12.00pm-4.00pm Saturday and Sunday. Group tours at any time by appointment.

Contact Details

Address: State Mine Gully Rd, Lithgow NSW 2790
Phone: (02) 6353 1513
Website: www.statemine.org.au
email: statemin@lisp.com.au