Old Timers Mine is a really well run venue to get some of the history and the experience of underground mining in years gone by. The staff are understanding, helpful and kind.

29/5/2013 ... Informative, friendly, helpful as well as respectful - both Trevor and Tina knew opals and shared their knowledge and enthusiasm. Would recommend as a 'must visit' in Coober Pedy. Blower demonstration and outdoor museum no fee.

This is a must see in Coober Pedy - The self-guided tour kicks off with a machinery demonstration that had my husband well impressed. After questions and answers your led back into the store front and given directions for the self guided tour. Both my husband and I prefer these types of tours, you are able to set your own... More

Very friendly folks. A good choice for information on old time opal mining and underground living. Good value for a family and kid friendly - kids can noodle for opals.

An informative museum about Opal mining. We had a good time for about an hour or so wandering around the mine, it is a self guided tour so your on your own looking at the tunnels with a map. It's very informative and was good fun, oh and watch your head!!!!!!

I walked to Old Times from The Underground Motel, and back. Well worth the walk, very interesting and informative.

There are 2 "museums" in Coober Pedy but they are quite different so you really need to go to both. This one takes you into a real mine (no longer used of course) and is packed full of pictures and info about how the mine was worked. You get to see the tiny spaces they worked in and the basic... More

I was expecting more than that after all the revue .... WE Did the self guide tour 15$ each.... Took us 35 min to do the tour. Interresting but nothing more

This is a genuine old mine well setup with very friendly staff. Hire a talking tour head set I found this very informative. There is a demonstration of a blower used to extract the dirt etc.