Museum of the Goldfields

The Museum of the Goldfields is a branch of the Western Australian Museum located on Hannan Street in central Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. Housed partly in the historic 1899 British Arms Hotel, it showcases the history of the Eastern Goldfields gold rush, mining heritage and social history. Notable for its gold vault display, historic buildings and Super Pit-related exhibits, it provides insight into Kalgoorlie-Boulder's development as a major gold mining centre.

Visitors can expect a compact museum complex combining the restored British Arms Hotel with modern gallery spaces in central Kalgoorlie. Inside are permanent exhibitions on gold discovery, underground mining, the Super Pit open-cut mine, and everyday life on the goldfields, including a display of gold bars and nuggets in a secure vault. Outdoor areas include historic mining equipment and heritage buildings. The setting is urban, on Hannan Street, with self-guided exploration and occasional guided tours.