Mining Museum

On the outskirts of the town area, situated on what originally was the Iguana Mine Site, is an interesting Mining Museum which boasts:

• A restored 5 head gold mining stamper;
• Miner’s hut which was the home of the Bing Chew family, descendents of original Chinese immigrants;
• Wide variety of historic mining equipment & relics of the 1900 era.

Entry is Free and the site is Open all year round, facilities include Toilets.

Oh, what a tale there is to be told
You need to visit for the history to unfold
You may find a link to your own glorious past
So head for Croydon, your first visit will not be your last!!! 

The Iguana Consols Mining Museum is home to more than Croydon's mining history — it also preserves the stories of the people who called this remote Outback community home.
Located within the museum precinct, the Bing Chew House provides a unique insight into everyday life in Croydon throughout the twentieth century.

Built in the 1890s, the corrugated iron house was home to four generations of the Bing Chew family from the 1930s until the 1980s. Through a free self-guided audio tour available via the VoiceMap app, visitors can hear personal memories shared by members of the Bing Chew family, including stories of growing up in the house, adapting to life in a remote community and the changes that came with modern conveniences such as electricity.

From kerosene fridges and preparing for wet seasons to family traditions and childhood memories, the audio tour captures the everyday experiences that form an important part of Croydon's social history.

The Bing Chew House Audio Tour complements the displays and collections of the Iguana Consols Mining Museum, helping preserve and share the personal stories behind the people who lived, worked and built a life in Croydon.

Visitors can access the free audio tour through the VoiceMap app during their visit.
Listen to a free audio sample here.