What began with one man's passion is now one of Bathurst's greatest treasures.

The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, located in the 1876 former school building in the heart of Bathurst's historic Town Square, is home to the Somerville Collection, the lifelong work of Warren Somerville AM.

This collection showcases some of the rarest and most exquisite specimens of mineral crystals and fossils from across the globe. With over 5,000 pieces, the collection is thoughtfully displayed to offer a deeper understanding of Earth's life development.

Among the museum's highlights is the impressive Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton, along with remarkable exhibits such as an extensive collection of amber-encased fossils and Australian opalised fossils.

What began with one man's passion is now one of Bathurst's greatest treasures.

Among the museum's highlights is the impressive Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton, along with remarkable exhibits such as an extensive collection of amber-encased fossils and Australian opalised fossils.