Mosque Museum

The Broken Hill Mosque Museum is a significant heritage site in Broken Hill, showcasing the history of the Afghan Cameleers who played a crucial role in the Australian Outback.

The Mosque was built in 1887 and is the only surviving mosque constructed by the cameleers in Australia. The museum was established in 1968 after being rescued by the Broken Hill Historical Society in 1967. Access to the museum is available by appointment or during special open days, which are currently held on Sundays between 2-4pm. Visitors can talk with curator and caretaker, Bobby Shamroze, who has a personal connection to the cameleers and the Mosque through his father and grandfather. The museum displays a range of significant objects including an old wagon, and the intact Prayer Room offers a unique insight into an often overlooked aspect of early outback life.