Gwalia Museum & Hoover House Cafe

Explore the rich history of Gwalia at the Gwalia Museum, where you can wander through over a dozen preserved buildings, including miners' cottages, Patroni's Guest House, and Mazza's Store. The museum showcases diverse cultural heritage, featuring exhibits on Aboriginal, Afghan, Italian, and Yugoslav communities. Highlights include the restored 'Midland' steam engine and Australia's largest 1,000-horse-power steam winding engine. Adjacent to the museum, the Hoover House Cafe offers a delightful setting to enjoy a Devonshire tea on the verandah, overlooking the lush gardens and the impressive open-cut mining pit. The cafe operates daily from 10 am to 3 pm, with last orders by 2:45 pm.