The Mount Isa Underground Hospital and Museum features three attractions in one location.
You can visit the Underground Hospital, Tent House, and Beth Anderson Museum.
In 1942, the small community constructed an underground hospital and tunnel network to protect them in case of an air raid attack. It would become Australia’s only underground hospital.
Fortunately, the hospital was never used during the war, and the site has been preserved by volunteers. It is unique and of considerable archaeological significance.
You can view 1940s medical and nursing technology and see an example of 20th-century mining technology. You might be surprised to learn it took 15 weeks for the extensive tunnels to be built and connected to water, electricity, and telephone services.
There is a small selection of souvenirs for purchase, including postcards, hat pins, coolers, pens, bumper stickers, and tea towels. archaeological significance.
The tours of the underground hospital tunnels take approximately 20 minutes.
Suggested timeframe: 1 to 1.5 hours
Tour groups of ten or more people are welcome, but bookings are essential.
Book your tickets at the Underground Hospital website: https://undergroundhospital.com.au/
About Mount Isa Underground Hospital and Museum
Open from 1 April to 30 September
Monday to Friday – 9:30 am to 2 pm
Address: 63 Deighton Street, Mount Isa, QLD 4825
The entrance is Via Deighton Street (behind the Mount Isa Hospital)
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