The Great Cobar Museum

The Great Cobar Museum, completed in 1912, was originally the administration offices of the Great Cobar Copper Mine. The beautiful building is a fitting place for the display of Cobar’s history, having been not only part of a great mining operation but also having spent time divided into flats, as a derelict ‘haunted house’, and boarding house before becoming the museum.

In 1911, Cobar was Australia’s leading producer of copper while gold and silver were found at nearby mines. This history and that of the town and its people is beautifully displayed in the museum through artifacts and interpretive boards. There is even a room dedicated to the local pubs.

Cobar is particularly proud that it is the home of the Royal Far West Health Scheme, which still operates today. A restored Baby Health Clinic railway carriage is part of the extensive outdoor displays.

As an ongoing project, new displays are being added to the museum, while a whole new building is in development. If you are visiting Cobar, this is a great place to visit and learn about the local history.