The Beaconsfield Mine & Heritage Centre is a place where you can lose yourself in history, play with treasures from the past and embark on a historical journey.
You'll discover a different story around every corner with buttons to push, levers to pull, tunnels to crawl through and animals to search for.
The Centre is a collection of interactive experiences that allow you to journey through the colourful history of Beaconsfield and the TAMar Valley.
We recommend at least 90 minutes to really explore the centre, although you may want to stay longer!
Come prepared
Sections of the Heritage Centre occupy an industrial ruin site, are outdoors and exposed to the elements. During the winter months the Centre can become cold. Please bring clothing appropriate to the season and be prepared for changes in the weather. We recommend flat, covered-in footwear.
Hands on
The Centre houses over 10,000 fascinating objects from Beaconsfield and the Tamar Valley. We are unique in that many of our exhibits are hands on!
Accessibility
A drop-off point outside the entrance on West Street allows easy access to the Heritage Centre.
The Centre is wheelchair accessible, with exception to the lower level of the Grubb Shaft Engine House, and the Native Garden.
An all-access toilet is located within the Centre.
All registered assistance dogs are welcome.
If you require a support companion to accompany you during your visit, companion card holders to receive free entry upon presentation of your companion card. We accept Companion Cards from all states & territories.
Facilities
Public toilets are located within the Heritage Centre complex, and in Jubilee Park, next to the Heritage Centre entrance.
The park adjacent to the Heritage Centre car park has a barbeque and picnic table with additional picnic tables available in the ‘Miner’s Reserve’ parkland across the road. These are regularly used by groups for morning/afternoon teas or lunch in fine weather.
The Heritage Centre has an extensive gift-shop, with cold drinks available. Food can be purchased from several businesses in Beaconsfield’s main street.