The Golden Mile
Western Australian Museum, Kalgoorlie-Boulder
It began with the discovery of gold during the 1890’s in an area that become known as ‘The Golden Mile’ and proved to be one of the richest gold deposits in the world. The Museum invites you to dig into the past and explore the heritage and history of the Eastern Goldfields. Fortunes Down Below is a spectacular display of gold including the unique geological survey collection of gold nuggets. View the distinctive miner’s brooches and the first gold bar minted in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.