Address & Contact
40 Lewis St
Cobar NSW 2835
Phone: +6126836 2448
Email: cobarmus@bigpond.com
Web: https://www.cobar.nsw.gov.au/tourism/visitor-s-centre
The Great
Cobar Heritage Centre is the former Administration Building (circa 1910) of the Great
Cobar Copper
Mine. The Centre captures the essence of
Cobar, housing an outstanding collection of exhibits which date from 1869 to the present day.
Inside the centre an amazing collection of artefacts reveal the extraordinarily diverse local
heritage of
Cobar. Through the exhibits the rich history inherent in the everyday life of
Cobar's pioneers, and the culture of 'making do' becomes apparent.
On ascending the magnificent internal staircase to the first floor, the exhibits focus on mining and pastoral industries - a model woolshed, an operating model of a gold stamper, and a
seat at the controls of a massive excavator. The CSA copper
mine and the Peak Gold
Mine all feature in the comprehensive mining displays. A Special feature on the first floor is the local Aboriginal Ngiyampaa Tribe 'Long Time Comin' exhibit of the famous Mt
Grenfell rock caves, complete with traditional artwork. Visitors can view Aboriginal artwork, play a tune on the ironstone xylophone and learn about the unique culture of the Ngiyampaa people. Outside, the colourful exposed
rock strata of
Cobar's first copper mining site rises from the famous 'open-cut' lake which is formed by the rising water table, The lake surface offers stunning
views as it reflects the ever-changing patterns and contrasting shadows.