Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum

　　The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum is located in the city center of Bathurst, New South Wales. Established in 2004, it was built from the lifelong collection of Warren Somerville, focusing on showcasing fossils and minerals.

　　At the age of nine, Warren Somerville found his first fossil specimen in Bathurst, which inspired his lifelong dedication to collecting fossils and minerals. Sixty years later, his collection has become one of the most spectacular in the world, and he donated his entire life's work to the people of Australia. The museum houses quartz crystals from over 100 locations across Australia, garnets that are 2 billion years old, as well as diamonds, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and various gemstones from around the world. Among its most iconic fossil collections are the Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, Australia’s largest amber fossil, and dinosaur egg fossils — all of which are of great interest to visitors.

　　The museum is open from 10:00 to 16:00 from Monday to Saturday, and from 10:00 to 14:00 on Sundays. It is closed on Christmas Day, the first business day after Christmas, and New Year's Day.

　　Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum Must-visit reason: Australia’s largest fossil and mineral museum Continent: Oceania Country/Region: Australia State/Province: New South Wales City: Bathurst