ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR OUTBACK HERITAGE EXPERIENCE
Ever wanted to experience a working Royal Flying Doctor Service base? Head out to the Royal Flying Doctor Outback Heritage Experience at Broken Hill Airport to learn about the fascinating history of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, now in its 95th year of operation. Learn about the dedicated doctors and nurses that have shaped the service, immerse yourself in interactive exhibits and get a glimpse at a real-life RFDS hangar in full operation! The experience features a collection of early communication systems, photographs of momentous events in the Service’s history and a complete history of aircraft that have been used by the RFDS. Be sure to swing by the Flying Doctor store while you’re there, with every purchase directly supporting the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s invaluable work.
MAD MAX 2 MUSEUM
Visiting the Mad Max 2 Museum, tucked away in Silverton, is like stepping into a post-apocalyptic world. Featuring a huge collection of photographs, original drawings, costumes, replicas and genuine movie props, the Mad Max 2 museum pays loving tribute to the film that brought Silverton to the silver screen. Learn more about how the film was made, including all the incredible practical effects and stunts. Explore the film industry’s love for the vast, barren land surrounding Silverton, while checking out some of the most creative and awe-inspiring vehicles ever seen on screen.
ALBERT KERSTEN MINING & MINERALS MUSEUM
Learn about the incredible science behind mineral formations and the history of mining in Broken Hill at the Albert Kersten Mining & Minerals Museum. The museum is home to an extensive collection of minerals found in the region, including multiple world-class mineral specimens of “extreme rarity”. The dual centrepieces of the museum’s collection are a massive 42kg silver nugget and the “Silver Tree”, once owned by BHP founder Charles Rasp. Whether you’re a die-hard geologist or completely new to the field, you’re bound to leave here with a new appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the earth’s rarest minerals.
SULPHIDE STREET RAILWAY & HISTORICAL MUSEUM
The Sulphide Street Railway and Historical Museum is dedicated to preserving the railway history of Broken Hill and the surrounding region, offering visitors an opportunity to experience the golden age of rail travel. The museum features a collection of restored steam and diesel locomotives, rail cars, and other railway artefacts that have been carefully curated and maintained to provide visitors with an authentic and interactive experience. Climb aboard the restored trains, explore the cabins, and even blow the whistle! The Museum also offers a deep dive into multiple fascinating areas of Broken Hill’s history, with exhibits including the Broken Hill Migrant Museum, the Hospital Museum, the Ron Carter Transport Pavilion, the Tess Alfonsi Mineral Collection and the Johns Brothers Joyland Funfair!
SILVERTON GAOL MUSEUM
Built in 1889, the Silverton Gaol is a testament to the bustling town of more than 3,000 that Silverton once was. Inside, you’ll find an array of memorabilia that chronicles Silverton’s evolution and the lifestyles of its residents over the course of more than 150 years. Explore the seven cells of the Silverton Gaol, including two solitary cells and one (formerly) padded cell, located adjacent to a lovingly restored hospital room, featuring various tools from the medical profession of old. The remaining rooms in the Gaol building are filled to the brim with fascinating objects, including war memorabilia, early household appliances, Aboriginal artefacts and a collection of Bibles dating back to 1862.
