Visitor information
The Perth Mint Shop is open seven days a week (except most public holidays), although hours and entry requirements may vary due depending on latest COVID-19 restrictions. Check the latest notices page for updates.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Public holidays
The Perth Mint Shop
9am-5pm.
9am-5pm
9am-5pm.
Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Anzac Day (25 April),
Bullion trading (includes buying your nuggets, coins and bullion)
9am-5pm.
9am-5pm (arrive by 4.30pm)
Closed
Closed
We buy your gold jewellery
9am-5pm (arrive by 4.30pm to allow time for processing).
9am-5pm (arrive by 4.30pm to allow time for processing)
Closed
Closed
The Perth Mint Gold Tour (Please phone ahead or book online to avoid disappointment)
9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm.
3.30pm (10-14, 17-21, 24 April)
9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm.
3.30pm (8, 15, 22 April)
9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm.
3.30pm (9, 16, 23 April)
Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Anzac Day (25 April).
The Gold and Bells package
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday only
Starts at 11am at The Bell Tower then 12.30pm at The Perth Mint.
Starts at 11am at The Bell Tower then 12.30pm at The Perth Mint.
Starts at 11am at The Bell Tower then 12.30pm at The Perth Mint.
Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Anzac Day (25 April).
April only tour
Tour
Monday to Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Public holidays
Golden Tales: The Untold Stories
1pm
11am (10-14, 17-21, 24 April)
1pm
11am (8, 15, 22 April)
1pm
11am (9, 16, 23 April)
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Anzac Day (25 April).
Accepted payment Methods
The Perth Mint only accepts cashless payments. It does not accept payment by cash, cheque or money order.
Getting to The Perth Mint
Street address
We are a short walk from the city centre and many of Perth’s leading hotels. The free Red CAT bus service is convenient for The Perth Mint.. Alight at The Perth Mint CAT bus stop number R06.
Admission
Entry to The Perth Mint Shop, grounds and bullion trading room is free.
The Perth Mint Gold Tour prices are listed below, with tours running for about one hour.
We also offer a combined 2 hour, 30 minute tour of The Bell Tower and The Perth Mint for a discounted price.
The Perth Mint Gold Tour
Cost*
AUD 22
Concession** (Australian only)
AUD 20
Children (5-15 years)
AUD 12
Children (0-4 years)
AUD 59
** Australian concession card holders only. A valid concession card must be presented to reception. + Children under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Gold and Bells Tour
Cost*
Adult
AUD 36
Children (5-14 years)
AUD 19
Children (0-4 years)
Free
Accessibility
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How accessible is The Perth Mint?
Visitors with disability and specialist needs are always welcome at The Perth Mint where we offer a safe and friendly outing.
We have wide passageways and ramps for wheelchairs and prams to navigate the shop and exhibition areas with ease. Toilets are accessible and are clearly signposted.
Bus and coach parking bays are available adjacent to the Mint, with arrangements able to be made with the City of Perth to reserve parking for visitors with special needs.
Accessible parking bays are also available out the front on Hay Street.
Seating is provided in the Melting House for visitors to watch the gold pouring demonstration, with areas allocated for wheelchair access. Separate tours can be arranged to accommodate the special needs of visitors.
We have much more to offer in our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.
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Concession discounts and free entry for carers
We offer discounted entry to the The Perth Mint Gold Tour on presentation of concession cards and free entry for carers of visitors with a disability. Chairs are located throughout the building for people to rest.
