The Herberton Mining Museum has much to see, including working mining exhibits and interactive displays, scale models, tin panning and several significant mineral collections. Our resident “Tommy Knocker” introduces you to the museum. (A Tommy Knocker is a legendary being who lived in mines and warned the miners of an impending danger by knocking on the walls, or played tricks on them if displeased). Visit our seven indoor themed rooms, one of which houses the Roger Taylor Collection, which is possibly the largest tin collection in the world. (Scroll down for more information on the rooms). While in our courtyard, you can pan for tin, pump your own water and use a hand drill to make holes for your explosives. There’s an array of replica mining equipment waiting to be discovered. Look up, look down and search every corner. Push our buttons and crank our handles! This Museum is an explorer’s dream. Download a copy of the Museum Map.
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