The Black Queen
Lightning Ridge

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BLACK QUEEN
Antique Lamp & Cottage Collections

Winner: 2007 Inland NSW Tourism Award

Australia¹s foremost antique lamp museum is dedicated to the display and preservation of early lighting from 1700 to the present time, the museum contains over 200 magnificent kerosene lamps on display with a backdrop of amazing feature bottle walls. To truly experience the impact and beauty of the lamps we invite you to attend a Black Queen Light Show. It is the world's only live and interactive show of its type. Lamp Museum Three Shows Daily: 9am, 1pm & 3pm

The Cottage Tour is a journey of discovery into the quirky and yet magnificent Black Queen buildings. Consisting of three unique hand-built cottages, incorporating some 14,000 bottles and cans, creating the most intriguing pattern walls. At each stage in the tour a different aspect of the history and lifestyle at the Black Queen is discussed. There are many great photo opportunities so remember to bring your camera. Three Tours Daily: 10.00 am 2.00pm & 2.30pm

The Gift Shop is like the rest of the Black Queen quite unique. If you are looking for that special gift, a memento of your visit or just a darn good bargain then explore the unusual at the Black Queen Gift Shop.

Open Easter ­ October 9am ­ 5pm

Located: Red Car Door E

Phone : 02 6829 0980

Admission: Adults $7 Family $17
Combine both Events for an additional $2pp

Further details:
Visit our website
(02) 6829 0980


WE WELCOME YOU TO THE BLACK QUEEN – a multi award winning tourism experience located in the New South Wales Outback town of Lightning Ridge.

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The Black Queen is proud to present to you our latest innovation and a completely new direction for tourism The Black Queen Experience A Unique 3 Act Play Outstanding Outback Theatre with a twist.

Understanding that people travelling to the Outback want to hear the original stories of people, their struggles, their successes, their highs and their lows, the Black Queen has boldly made the transition from a tourist attraction to a Tourism Experience. We will present you with the challenges and the rewards of living in the environment of yesteryear then we will take you on an amazing journey of discovery that intertwines museum and theatre together to create live, memorable and interactive performances that will leave you spellbound.

Performances daily at 9am, 1pm and 3pm

Adults $15, Family $30


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