About this tour
Walk through Western Australia's gold-rush heritage at the Perth Mint, established in 1899 during the colony's richest mineral boom. This one-hour guided tour takes you through darkened exhibition halls where multimedia displays, historic artefacts and interactive installations tell the story of gold discovery. You'll see the world's largest gold coin, natural nuggets, watch molten gold being cast into bars, and calculate your personal weight in gold. A straightforward look at why this metal shaped a state.
Highlights
- World's largest gold coin on display
- Watch live gold pouring demonstrations
- Historic nugget collection from WA discoveries
- 1899 heritage building in East Perth
- Interactive exhibits on gold prospecting
- Find out your weight in gold value
- Multilingual exhibition guides available
What to expect
The tour moves through several darkened galleries fitted with multimedia presentations and touchscreen displays covering Western Australia's gold-mining era. A guide accompanies you, though the pace is self-directed. Expect period photographs, mining tools and jewellery alongside the showpiece exhibits—the enormous coin dominates one room, while nuggets and cast bars fill display cases. The gold-pouring demonstration happens on schedule; timing varies by day. It's educational rather than thrilling, pitched at general audiences. The building itself, heritage-listed, has period architecture worth noticing between exhibits.
Good to know
Located at 310 Hay Street, East Perth—a short walk from the city centre. Take the free Red CAT bus to stop R06. Allow 60–90 minutes total. Wheelchair accessible throughout, with loan wheelchairs available. Closed New Year's Day, Good Friday, Anzac Day, Christmas and Boxing Day. Exhibition guides in eight languages. No food or beverages included.
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