Military MuseumsLithgow Small Arms Factory Museum
About
The Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum preserves one of Australia’s most significant industrial and social histories. It tells the story of the Lithgow factory, established in 1912, which became the birthplace of Australia’s military firearms manufacturing. The museum showcases an extensive collection of rifles, pistols, machine guns, tooling, machinery, and factory archives that illustrate both technological innovation and wartime production. Alongside the industrial story, the museum highlights the lives of workers, the growth of the local community, and the factory’s enduring role in Australia’s defence capability. **Opening Hours** Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm **Entry Fees** Adult $10 / Concession $7 / Child under 14 $5