The development of Queenstown and the West Coast are featured in more than 900 photographs displayed in the 23 rooms of this museum.
The pre-1940s photographs were collected and the museum established by Mr Eric Thomas.
There are also items of household equipment and personal effects,old documents, coins, cameras from the 1930s, a display of early theatre projectors, antique mantel clocks, a collection of kerosene lamps, medallions, badges and chinaware featuring the Royal Family from Queen Victoria to the present.
Watch the video on Mount Lyell, Queenstown and the Abt Railway in the early 60s. - A Century of Copper, Eric Thomas by Charles Woolley and Story of Lyell; Long Live The King, while enjoying a refreshing cuppa.
Attraction Opening Times
October to April 0930 - 1800 Monday - Friday1230 - 18:00 Saturday and Sunday. May to September1000 - 1700 Monday - Friday 1300 - 1700 Saturday and Sunday. Open all Public Holidays
Accessibility
Access to Ground Floor and Toilets.
RATES FROM $3.00 TO $12.00 (AUD)
Eric Thomas Galley Museum
Cnr Sticht and Driffield Streets Queenstown Tasmania Australia VIEW CONTACT DETAILS
Attraction Facilities
* Car park * Assisted Wheelchair Access * Disabled Toilet Facilities * Public Toilet * Visitor Information Centre
Experiences
* Historic/Heritage
Eric Thomas Galley Museum Photo Gallery
Eric Thomas Galley Museum Rates
RATE TYPE
RATE
Student (STUDENT) (Valid until 2012-06-30)
$3.00
Group (GROUP) Price is per person for groups of 10 or more (Valid until 2012-06-30)
$3.50
Concession (CONCESSION) Pensioner/ Senior (Valid until 2012-06-30)
$4.00
Adult (ADULT) (Valid until 2012-06-30)
$5.00
Family (FAMILY) 2 Adults + 2 Children (Valid until 2012-06-30)
The development of Queenstown and the West Coast are featured in more than 900 photographs displayed in the 23 rooms of this museum.
