the age of fishes museum

H3655OHchrisl

We were very disappointed, some displays needed attention, empty fish tanks, barbeque area has been blocked off and not in use for some time, very limited fossil fish displays and the grounds needed some attention also.

ShelleyW909

Would have liked to have had more time to absorb the information. We found the museum so interesting and surprised that we hadn't heard of it before visiting Canowindra

Poppy255060

Very Authentic & interestingly unexpected. This was interesting for young & old with tons of information. As my wife is disabled more seating would have been appreciated but it interested all the family from 73 years to 5 years so that was good.

Maxcarp

This small museum showcases few samples of a local fossil deposit still largely hidden underground. I quite enjoyed the displays and valuable information about that 370 million year old Devonian era. I had to visit it twice to cover the displays. Both times not more than 5 visitors were at the museum. I also enjoyed the stroll down the main street of Canowindra and it's boutique shops and cafes. A place worth a visit.

wsanto

We love this museum! There are so much information here that we ended up spending almost 2 hours here. We see lots of fossils and learnt a lot of the town from the museum. If you have some time to spare, please do visit this museum!

JoeHYL

Amazing circumstances that resulted in such a significant discovery of the fossils from an unusual time in the history of evolution.They were discovered when road works had started.Kids, my wife and I enjoyed the audio guide and the little quest to answer a series of research questions - with the reward being a little piece of fossil to keep for themselves.Well kept and friendly staff at this museum... more people should visit it.

malcolmb814

We attended the Age of Fishes Museum as part of a school group of 24 parents and teenage boys having an interest in fossils. The museum provided an excellent video presentation about the history of the fossils' discovery during the excavation for a nearby road. Make sure that you listen to the informative commentary as you stroll around the exhibits; it describes a time when some species of fish were just about to climb out of the water and colonize the land. The museum was also able to organize a fossil dig for us in one of the local quarries and most of us left with souvenirs of our own. In addition to organizing lunch for us at the museum and afternoon tea at the dig site, AoF provided a yummy BBQ dinner for us prior our viewing of the dark, country night sky with the assistance and telescopes of volunteers from the local Astronomical Society. Seeing the rings of the planet Saturn was yet another "first" for our trip of exploration.

robinp303

A museum unlike any other this is a very special and unusual example of what can be achieved with joint government and community funding.Incredible fossils discovered by extraordinary luck,paleontology for the people!Be sure not to miss this.

dianavd

Australia's fossils are amazing and this museum shows locally found fish fossils to perfection. You won't see anything like it anywhere else, nor have have such unrestricted access to the original fossils. Large slabs of rock are on view along with magnifying glasses to study the concentration of fossil fish embedded in them. It's a friendly, welcoming and exceedingly informative display. Don't be tempted to rush off - stay and really read all the information; it's fascinating. There are also fossils for sale in the shop at very reasonable prices. Plus a lovely garden out the back with a BBQ.

jimg217

This is so fascinating and unique. A collection of locally found fossils of fish from about 360 million years ago. These are unique and well displayed for a rural museum. Outside there is a geological time walk and garden for children to explore. This is a must for anyone interested in history of life on earth but would also appeal to others for general knowledge.

andrewt-sydney

If you have a scientific bent you'll love this museum which tell the story of an amzing near-by find of 350 million year old fish fossils.

Jacksmall

The Age of Fishes Museum is a remarkable attraction that displays 360 million year old fossils of fish species some of which are unique to a dig site located not far from the museum. The fossil specimens are so good that palaeontologists can tell such things as what the fish ate. They are also unique because some of the fish had gills and lungs and fins with characteristics similar to the elbows and hands of mammals. So they are excellent specimens of the evolutionary process from water based to land based animals. An audioguide is provided so visitors can listen to interesting information about the fossils. The Museum also is a Visitor Information Centre for the region and has excellent facilities.

HarrietHobson2014

It is well set outin three sections, outdoor timeline has diagrams and explanations to show the development of the continents, plants and animals. Inside the photographs of the discoveries in the area were very interesting. In the hotter months it would be uncomfortable outside.

AussieBushSally

I often visit the Age of Fishes Museum taking visitors to see the exhibits.It is extremely well laid out with accessible displays and easy to understand information.Fiona who manages the museum and the volunteer staff are all very friendly and helpful.The facilities are clean, comfortable and make the visits enjoyable.For those with any interest in biology, evolution, paeleontology, history,..... the museum is fascinating and well worth the time if you are in the area.This is a multi-award winning venue, and after visiting you will understand why!

riverboatmike

This place had been recommended to me by a former local, and being interested in fosslls i thought it would be worth looking at. In the end I had to tear myself away after two hours, because the rest of the group wanted to go to lunch!The experience starts with a "geological time walk" in the garden out the back. Here you can follow the development of the earth from its earliest days up until the present. This sets the scene for the internal displays. Inside there are three rooms of displays, with plenty of opportunity to see the amazing fish fossils up close. One of the rooms also has a video running which gives the background to the discovery and also has a variety of stuff for kids to interact with.I think that most people would get something out of this place. Obviously, the more interest you have in geology and/or fossils, the more you would find to delve into.In any case, its not often that you get to see something as well preserved as this from 360 million years ago!There is a gift shop with local produce, a sculpture garden and an outdoor picnic area.