Galley Museum facts for kids

The Eric Thomas Galley Museum is a special place in Queenstown, Tasmania. It's also known as the Galley Museum. You can find it on Driffield Street. This museum is full of old photos and items from the past. It helps us learn about the history of the area.

About the Museum Building

The museum is inside a very old building. It was built in 1897. This building used to be a hotel called the Imperial Hotel. It has also been a mining office and even a youth hostel. It is one of two museums on the west coast that keep records from old mining towns.

What You Can See Inside

The museum has many historical photos and materials. These items tell the story of Queenstown. Some of the collections hold the last remaining pieces from old mines and places on the west coast. It's like a treasure chest of history.

The 1912 Mining Disaster Collection

A big part of the museum's collection is about the 1912 North Mount Lyell Mining disaster. This was a very important event in the area's history. The museum has many photos and documents that help us understand what happened.

Eric Thomas's Contribution

Many of the photographs in the museum were collected and developed by a person named Eric Thomas. He played a big role in saving these historical images. That's why the museum is named after him.

Featured Objects and Exhibitions

Sometimes, items from the museum are shown in other places. For example, in 2016, an object from the Galley Museum was part of a special exhibition in Hobart. This exhibition was called "10 objects 10 stories."

See also

• West Coast Heritage Centre