Emmaville Mining Museum

Emmaville Mining Museum A gem of a museum in a precious town. 4,000 gem and mineral specimens, general store museum, miner's

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Vale Ron Jillett.The Emmaville Mining Museum has suffered a sad loss with the passing of Mr Ron Jillett, known as Ronnie...
18/06/2026

Vale Ron Jillett.

The Emmaville Mining Museum has suffered a sad loss with the passing of Mr Ron Jillett, known as Ronnie to his many friends.

Ronnie was the mainstay and public face of the mining museum for over a quarter of a century. Ronnie lived his entire eighty six years in the Tent Hill Emmaville area and was an avid fossiker all his life. He was always willing to share his wealth of knowledge with the many museum visitors. Ronnie's vast mineral collection is housed in the museum and it is certain that he would be happy in the knowledge that his collecting efforts will bring joy to the museum visitors for many years to come. Ronnie will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

🥩The Butcher's Shop Till - Emmaville 💰This till was for many years used in the Butcher shop (now demolished) located nex...
25/02/2026

🥩The Butcher's Shop Till - Emmaville 💰

This till was for many years used in the Butcher shop (now demolished) located next door to the Club Hotel in O'Donnell Street, Emmaville. The shop was operated by Mick and Marie Witherdin trading as RJ & MT Witherdin.
The till was originally used in the Club Hotel (bottom pub) when it was owned by the Gerke family.
The Butcher shop had used a small cash box on the counter, but when this mysteriously disappeared it was the topic of conversation the next day at the pub.
The legendary Lil Gerke, who operated the hotel for many years, volunteered that they had an old till that was stored in the stables at the back of the pub. So, the old till was cleaned up and found a new life in the Butcher's shop.
It was, and is, heavy enough to ensure that no one would run away with it and so it stayed in the Butcher's shop until Mick's retirement.
The Emmaville Mining Museum now has the till on display thanks to the Witherdin family.

17/02/2026

💎 Heading to Minerama 2026? Don’t Miss Emmaville! ⛏️✨

When planning your trip to Minerama 2026 – 6, 7 & 8 March, make sure you add a visit to the Emmaville Mining Museum to your itinerary!

Step back in time and discover the rich mining history that helped shape our region. From fascinating stories and historic equipment to incredible mineral displays, the museum offers a true glimpse into the pioneering spirit of the New England Highlands.

It’s the perfect complement to your Minerama weekend, explore, learn and experience the heritage behind the gems and minerals you’ll see at the show. 💎

đź“Ť Emmaville Mining Museum
🗺️ A great day trip during Minerama weekend

Make a weekend of it and explore more of our region while you’re here!

OPENING HOURS
17/02/2026

OPENING HOURS

Address

86 Moore Street
Emmaville, NSW

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+61267347025

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