Goldfields War Museum – Stories of Service and Sacrifice

Step inside the Goldfields War Museum and uncover the extraordinary contributions the people of the Goldfields have made to conflicts involving Australia — from the Boer War and the World Wars to more recent engagements in the 21st century.

Your guided tour, led by a knowledgeable host, will take you through exhibitions brimming with photographs, documents, uniforms, medals, and personal items that tell the deeply human stories of war. Learn how service affected those on the frontlines and the families who supported them back home. 

First established in 1989 through the vision and dedication of local resident Ross Rogers and his family, the museum has become a treasured custodian of the region’s military history. Its journey has not been without hardship - in April 2010, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake, the most powerful recorded in the area, severely damaged the museum. In the years that followed, the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, alongside architects, contractors, RSLs, staff, and dedicated volunteers, worked tirelessly to restore and revitalise it. On 7 January 2019, the Goldfields War Museum proudly reopened in its new home inside the Boulder Town Hall.

Discover the unique and often overlooked role the Goldfields played in Australia’s wartime history — a story of courage, resilience, and community spirit.