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Black Queen

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  • Museum
  • Historic House
  • Shop / Kiosk
  • Toilets
  • 7 Days/Week
  • Open Public Holidays

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In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.

A house built with 14,000 coloured bottles... Enchanting stories around the fire... A priceless collection of antique lamps... One truly enlightening experience

The multi award winning Black Queen weaves drama, stories and history around a hand-crafted museum of light. Legacy is an inspiring 3-act performance whose stories will stay with you forever. Hold a 4500-year-old lamp in your hands and learn about one woman's pioneering act of self-healing as she built the house of her dreams.

Join us for an illuminating journey through the history of light.

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Opening Times
Sunset Performance Daily: 5pm Or by appointment Coaches Welcomed Local Courtesy Bus
Site Description
Museum, Historic House
Operating Times
7 Days/Week, Open Public Holidays
Site Facilities
Shop / Kiosk, Toilets

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a gem more precious than opal!

Black Queen

by dinner (prior to 01/07/2010)
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I pulled up to Black Queen with no expectations, and even so my expectations were exceeded. The property is enchanting; everywhere you look there is something to discover. The owners Gail & Roger are equally enchanting, as they carry on the legacy of Joan a visionary who built Black Queen by hand with bottles, trinkets, and hand-mixed cement ... Read More

Absolutely worth it

Black Queen

by Glenorie (prior to 01/07/2010)
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Generally on holidays I don't bother about time. I generally prefer to just take a peek at things without being restricted to set times and sometimes boring chatter. But this is not one of those experiences ... Read More

Truly amazing attraction and hosts

Black Queen

by Esther (prior to 01/07/2010)
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Unusual and beautiful place. This is one place you can not miss. Wonderful tour guide, with lots to see. Beautiful little gift shop. ... Read More

The Black Queen - The true gem of Lightning Ridge, Outback NSW

Black Queen

by homeproud (prior to 01/07/2010)
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Normally you would go to Lightning Ridge to find the precious black opal, and this was our plan. But on our trip we found the most precious of gems - The Black Queen. The Black Queen is made up of three restored miners cottages that are simply stunning made out of stone and glass bottles ... Read More

Something we were not expecting as a family

Black Queen

by TotalTraveller39268313 (prior to 01/07/2010)
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We did the usual mine tours and enjoyed them, and went to the Black queen to see what one of the claim houses was like to live in. This one was very special as it was made of bottles but instead of being a museum it was actually someone's house ... Read More

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Red Car Door E
Lightning Ridge NSW
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