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Queensland Attractions Directory : Galleries, Museums and Collections
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Alpha Murals
Alpha is branded the ‘Town of Murals’ due to the 27 colourful murals painted on buildings throughout the town. Each mural depicts a different aspect of pioneering and contemporary rural life. Two local artists Alice McLaughin and Benny Fuentes, both members of the Alpha Cultural Group decided to brighten up the town with their artistic skills after a devastating flood in the 1990s. The Murals pay tribute to this historic event.Alpha Murals
Alpha, Barcaldine Area
Alpha31 Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden
Alpha31 Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden showcases art by award winning professional artists, in a variety of mediums to please the most discerning tastes. Alpha31 exhibited art comes in oils, water colours, pastels, acrylic and mixed media. The sculpture garden continues to evolve with sculptures in stone, concrete, timber and mixed media. Alpha31 also has a new section in leadlight art.Alpha31 Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden
Maryborough, Fraser Coast Area
Archer Park Rail Museum
Archer Park Rail Museum contains several exhibitions associated with railways and the Rockhampton Council Tramways. Rolling stock and rail memorabilia have been collected from a variety of sources including private collectors, former rail workers, the Capricorn Heritage Rail Association (The Friends of Archer Park) and Queensland Rail. Purrey Steam Tram rides are available on Sundays between 10 am to 1pm free of charge, except on Family Fun Days that are held every second month where there is ...Archer Park Rail Museum
Rockhampton, Rockhampton Area
Army Museum of North Queensland
The Army Museum of North Queensland is located within Jezzine Barracks, Kissing Point in Townsville. The Museum collects and exhibits memorabilia associated with past and current military units and personnel from North Queensland, including a geographic area between Rockhampton in the south, extending north to Torres Strait and west to the Northern Territory border. The Collection extends from the establishment of the first defences at Townsville and Thursday Island until the present day. Ini...Army Museum of North Queensland
North Ward, Townsville Area
Art on Cairncross
Cairncross Corner is indeed a great place to stop at the top of the Blackall Range and houses the hidden gem of Art on Cairncross. Not a gallery of airs and graces, but certainly of style, visitors can peruse at their leisure and Jane Caraffi or Tony Gill will welcome you to share the artworks on display. The diversity of works on display is considerable, but the common element is quality. Both emerging and well known artists at Art on Cairncross are predominantly locally based, which reflects ...Art on Cairncross
Maleny, Sunshine Coast Area
Artspace Mackay
Discover the arts and culture of the Mackay region when you visit Artspace Mackay, the regional art gallery and museum in the centre of the city. This architecturally award winning building provides visitors with an opportunity to learn about the people and history of Mackay through the Spirit and Place: Mementoes of Mackay exhibition. Celebrate the arts through an ever changing array of exhibitions drawn from local, interstate and international collections which showcase the talents of Austr...Artspace Mackay
Mackay, Mackay Area
Augathella Moonlighters Theatre
Augathella has a colourful and unique history full of bullock teams, notorious bushrangers, shearing, rodeos and outback life. To celebrate this history, a 20 minute documentary has been produced and can be viewed on request at the Augathella Moonlighters Theatre, Monday to Friday from 9.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. The walls in the Theatre are covered with murals depicting Augathella's colourful history, including the 'famous Captain Starlight'.Augathella Moonlighters Theatre
Augathella, Murweh Area
Augathella Murals
Augathella's Murals celebrate the history of the town, from the great sheep stations of the west to the famous 1950s movies about 'Smiley'; the character based on a local boy growing up in Augathella. For further information about the Murals collect the Heritage Trail guide from the Augathella Library or Post Office.Augathella Murals
Augathella, Murweh Area
Augathella Wrought Iron Sculptures
Augathella Wrought Iron Sculptures are humorous, locally made, sculptures featuring the Meat Ant Football team; a famous racehorse and the biggest surprise...dancing Brolgas. These iconic birds of Australia nest and bring up their young on the Warrego River. For information about the sculptures collect the Heritage Trail guide from the Augathella Library or Post Office.Augathella Wrought Iron Sculptures
Augathella, Murweh Area
Australian Age of Dinosaurs
The Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History is home to the world's largest collection of Australian dinosaur fossils. A working dinosaur museum with the most productive fossil preparation laboratory in the southern hemisphere, it's located on 1,800 hectares of spectacular mesa plateau with vast scenery, wildlife and walking trails. At the museum you'll see and hear about their exciting finds of unique dinosaurs that lived 100 million years ago, including gigantic sauropods and 'Ban...Australian Age of Dinosaurs
Winton, Winton Area
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest butterfly flight aviary and exhibit in Australia - an all-weather experience in the heart of Kuranda. Home to over 1,500 magnificent tropical butterflies, you will be enchanted by the aerial dynamics of these elusive wonders of nature as you wander through the aviary's rainforest gardens. All butterflies are local rainforest species, including the electric blue Ulysses and the majestic green and yellow Cairns Birdwing butterflies. Guided aviary to...Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
Kuranda, Tablelands Area
Australian Rodeo Heritage Centre
The Australian Rodeo Heritage Centre is a place to follow history and relive the glory of the Australian Professional Rodeo Association's greatest champions and rodeo history. The land of Australia grows cowboys. It is a natural process, like the wind, rain and the rising of the sun in the morning. Aussies have strong roots that grow deep into the sunburnt country. This great landscape of Australia has created generations of men and women who spend their lives working with horses and cattle....Australian Rodeo Heritage Centre
Warwick, Southern Downs Area
Australian Stockmans Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre
The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame is a spectacular tribute to the people of outback Australia. It tells the story of the rural areas from the arrival of the Aborigines more than 40,000 years ago, settled by the British, exploration, the establishment of grazing, agriculture, mining, forestry and other industries in country Australia. It follows the story through to the present day where technologies of many kinds are playing the role in farming, business and communications. Themes also i...Australian Stockmans Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre
Longreach, Longreach Area
Australian Sugar Industry Museum
Opened in 1977 the Australian Sugar Industry Museum is a modern complex covering some 14,000 square. The Museum's collection comprises of contemporary and historical photographs, books, documents, domestic objects and artefacts related to Australia's sugar industry. Historic tractors, locomotives, harvesters, implements and a working model of a 500 horse power driven crushing engine are on permanent display. Many static displays depict the history of the sugar industry, including South Sea Isl...Australian Sugar Industry Museum
Mourilyan, Cassowary Coast Area
Australian Workers Heritage Centre
Discover at your own pace the Australian Workers Heritage Centre - a place of reflection, within this museum styled complex, visitors can journey through exhibition space which celebrates the extraordinary legacy of working Australians telling a vitally important part of our nation's history through its working life via interactive displays, film, photographs, artefacts and recreated historical work settings. Sited in the grounds of the former Barcaldine State School, many of the original struc...Australian Workers Heritage Centre
Barcaldine, Barcaldine Area
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Beaudesert Historical Museum
The Beaudesert Historical Museum is one of the largest country town museums in Queensland, with over 10,000 artefacts covering the Scenic Rim region's industrial and lifestyle heritage. From the humble Mother Potts clothes iron, to the large red Dennis fire engine, there is something for everyone. A favourite photographic opportunity for visitors to Beaudesert Historical Museum is the Milbanks Pioneer Cottage. This cottage was originally built in 1875 by Patrick Milbanks on his Kerry property,...Beaudesert Historical Museum
Beaudesert, Scenic Rim Area
Beenleigh Historical Village and Museum
Beenleigh Historical Village and Museum (BHVandM) takes you on a journey of years gone by. This collection of our heritage organised as a village is dedicated to preserving the cultural legacy of the old Beenleigh region for current and future generations. A popular tourist destination for school students, families and seniors tours, the Beenleigh Historical Village features early Australia memorabilia, collections of items and even entire buildings which have been lovingly preserved and restor...Beenleigh Historical Village and Museum
Beenleigh, Logan City Area
Bi-Centennial Museum
The Bi-Centennial Museum is located in the Cunnamulla library and is open Monday to Friday. The building was once the Masonic Lodge and the Lodge memorabilia is also on display. The large photographic display is a record of the development of the town. Check out the wages paid years ago and the cost of groceries recorded in the ledgers from one of the sheep stations.Bi-Centennial Museum
Cunnamulla, Paroo Area
Birdsville Working Museum
A great experience to be had by all whilst in Birdsville is the Birdsville Working Museum. John and Judy Menzies welcome you to the outback with a trip down memory lane. Experience all of the ways of yesteryear with a visit to the harness maker, wheelwright and blacksmith shops, coach builder, and horse gears and brace wagons. The old shops are sure to be of interest along with the hospital, clocks, pottery, jewellery, toys, art gallery and of course the machinery shed.Birdsville Working Museum
Birdsville, Diamantina Area
Blackall Sculpture Trail
Blackall is home to a selection of sculptures that are eloquently representative of cultural expression inspired by stories of remote rural dwellers. Contributors to the public artwork in Blackall include acclaimed artists Bodo Muche, Richard Moffatt, Robert Bridgewater, Fredrick White, Jennie Scott, Williams Eicholtz and Adriaan Vanderlugt. The Blackall Sculpture Trail offers an exterior gallery in open public space, giving everyone the chance to view these original artworks at any time of the...Blackall Sculpture Trail
Blackall, Blackall-tambo Area
Blackall Woolscour
The Blackall Woolscour is the last remaining steam operated wool washing plant in Australia. This complex is a living museum with a direct link to Australia’s pioneering era. The Woolscour started being built in 1906 and started operation in 1908 and operated until 1978. The complex consists of a the wool washing and drying tanks, 20 stand shearing shed, large sheep yards, shearer’s quarters, cook house, toilet and shower blocks. In 2002 the Blackall Woolscour once again started using steam to r...Blackall Woolscour
Blackall, Blackall-tambo Area
Blackwater International Coal Centre
Opened in 2008, the Blackwater International Coal Centre, located in the town of Blackwater in Central Queensland, is a platform for showcasing the Australian Coal Industry to the world. The BICC incorporates an education-based Interpretive Centre which lets visitors learn about the history and future of the coal industry. With well-equipped conference rooms, a cinema featuring new-release movies, Japanese Gardens and an onsite Subway restaurant, the BICC is a social and cultural hub for the p...Blackwater International Coal Centre
Blackwater, Central Highlands Area
Boyne Valley Historical Society
The Boyne Valley Historical Society Cottage was opened in 1988 and was formed by a group of enthusiastic volunteers with a desire to preserve the vast history of the Boyne Valley, which dates back to the 1870s, when gold and copper mining put the Valley on the map, followed by the settlers who pioneered industries such as cattle grazing, farm produce, dairying and a thriving timber and saw-milling industry, which still exists today. Tourists who want to leave the usual tourist trail and enjoy s...Boyne Valley Historical Society
Boyne Valley, Gladstone Area
Brisbane Tramway Museum
Take a trip back in time to when trams were the lifeblood of Brisbane City. See why they were so popular with the people of Brisbane and discover why many cities are returning to this viable form of public transportation. Rediscover the romance that Brisbane has lost, but not forgotten. At the Brisbane Tramway Museum you can ride on Brisbane's preserved trams in a bushland settings and Inspect restored trams and other reminders of Brisbane's tramway era.Brisbane Tramway Museum
Ferny Grove, Brisbane Area
Bundaberg Distilling Company Bondstore
In 1888, the first barrel of Bundaberg Rum literally rolled out of the production line. 110 years later, Bundaberg Rum, through its trials and tribulations, has gained recognition as one of Australia's famous Aussie spirits. In 1986 the Bundaberg Distilling Company appointed its first tour guide and demand soon saw the need to expand the tourist operation. Visiting the Bundaberg Rum Distillery is an experience that is enjoyed most by adults. On the tour you will see, smell and taste your way th...Bundaberg Distilling Company Bondstore
Bundaberg, Bundaberg Area
Bundaberg Railway Museum
Bundaberg's first railway station, built in 1881 as an outlet for the Mt Perry railway bringing copper from the mines, is now preserved as a proper museum. Located some 500 metres from its original site, the museum houses a wide variety of railway items past and present. The museum is a haven for train buffs. It include photos, uniforms and catering items from dining rooms to the Tilt Train. Books, including office records, engine driver's manuals, timetables and rule books. Tools of various t...Bundaberg Railway Museum
Bundaberg North, Bundaberg Area
Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery
The Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) is a large multi-purpose visual arts facility located in the heart of Bundaberg City, and is within walking distance to major shopping centres, cafes and restaurants and the Riverside Parklands. The Gallery showcases exhibitions drawn from local, state, national and international artists, and includes a gift shop, artist-in-residence apartment and workshop areas.Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery
Bundaberg, Bundaberg Area
Burnett War Museum
The Burnett War Museum is located three kilometres south off Cooyer Road from Kingaroy. Turn left into Warren Truss Drive and the museum is located in the old Metrological Building, beside the terminal. This building houses a comprehensive display of wartime memorabilia including four paintings by local artist Vasantha Barrett depicting four air ambulances used during World War II. A display of photos taken by Maurice Kingston, a local teacher who was drafted into the Army in 1942, makes an int...Burnett War Museum
Kingaroy, South Burnett Area
Burrum and District Mining Museum
The Burrum District Museum at Howard reflects the area's past history as a major coal mining centre dating back to 1864, when the first seam of coal was discovered on the banks of the Burrum River. It also features displays of local history from Howard and Torbanlea, early farming, war memorabilia and cottage crafts.Burrum and District Mining Museum
Burrum Coast, Fraser Coast Area
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Caboolture Historical Village
The Caboolture Historical Village is a wonderful attraction with a massive collection of over 100,000 historical items restored and displayed within more than 70 buildings in a pioneer village setting covering 12 acres. There is something for everyone at the Village. Train rides for the kids; historic homes and furnishings for Mum; antique machinery, cars and tractors for Dad; a rainforest garden for keen horticulturalists and hours of reminiscing for older generations. See demonstrations of h...Caboolture Historical Village
Country Valleys, Moreton Bay Area
Cairns Regional Gallery
Cairns Regional Gallery is Far North Queensland's only visual art museum and in 2005 it celebrates it's 10th Birthday: a decade of documenting and presenting history, heritage and contemporary culture of this vast and distinctive region of Australia and the world through the visual arts, craft and design. Houses in a refurbished heritage building in central Cairns, the gallery incorporates four individual exhibition spaces inside the building, showcasing an average of 30 exhibitions per year, a...Cairns Regional Gallery
Cairns, Cairns Area
Calliope River Historical Village
The Calliope River Historical Village is a true heritage experience which has captured and preserved some of the original buildings from around the Gladstone Region. Come and spend some time looking at unique and interesting displays, including the Calliope River Railway facility which includes a Queensland Rail coach, two camp wagons and the Yarwun station. Take a drip down memory lane in the Raglan Dance Hall, or visit the country Markets which are held on site, with stall holders from as far...Calliope River Historical Village
Calliope, Gladstone Area
Caloundra Regional Art Gallery
The Caloundra Regional Gallery's mission is to showcase the local visual arts through Gallery curated shows, touring exhibitions, and provide learning opportunities for the economic, cultural and social enhancement of their community. The Gallery is a permanent regional art gallery in which the facility and programs centre on excellence in visual arts practice with a strong educational focus. The Gallery is located in the converted 1970s former library building, Felicity House, Caloundra. The b...Caloundra Regional Art Gallery
Caloundra, Sunshine Coast Area
Capella Light Pole Murals
Don’t miss the wall and pole murals in Peak Downs Street. The pole near the pub commemorates the fact that the placing of emu plumes in the Australian Light Horse Brigade hats began at Capella during the Great Shearer’s Strike of 1891. Stretch your legs and enjoy the 30 historical murals painted on the light poles along Capella’s main street.Capella Light Pole Murals
Capella, Central Highlands Area
Capella Pioneer Village
The 1869 'Peak Downs' Homestead is the largest restored station homestead of its kind in Australia, and is the centrepiece of the Capella Pioneer Village complex on the Gregory Highway at Capella, in Queensland's Central Highlands region. 60,000 wooden 400 by 100 millimetre shingles make up the roof. No nails, nor any other fasteners, were used in the pit sawn spotted gum timber walls. The Capella Pioneer Village also boasts the woolshed from 'Gordon Downs' station that has a tale to tell about...Capella Pioneer Village
Capella, Central Highlands Area
Central Queensland Military Museum
The Central Queensland Military Museum houses artefacts from the military history of Rockhampton and surrounding districts. It includes American Army uniforms from World War II and a room devoted entirely to Rockhampton history. The collection includes: Women at War display, Personal diaries, war photographs, Light horse memorabilia, Badges and Medals, Personal collections from Vietnam Veterans. All of the items are donated by the local community. So come along with your family and friends an...Central Queensland Military Museum
Rockhampton, Rockhampton Area
Centre of Contemporary Arts Cairns
The Centre of Contemporary Arts Cairns is a significant site of arts infrastructure developed by the Queensland Government and operated by Arts Queensland. It comprises two performance based venues, the JUTE Theatre (248 seat black box theatre) and The Space, (a large flexible open performance and rehearsal space), two international standard A-class galleries, a gallery shop, an artists studio, meeting facilities, and office accommodation for small to medium funded companies JUTE Theatre Compan...Centre of Contemporary Arts Cairns
Cairns, Cairns Area
Charleville - Historic House Museum
Historic House Museum have on display a wide and varied collection of local memorabilia ranging from photographs and furniture to vehicles and newspapers. With many of the original features still remaining, including four marble fireplaces, original furniture and bric'a'brac from across the region, this building is a wonderful example of early Queensland architecture, built in 1888 as the original National Bank building. The grounds include an incredible collection of early machinery, includin...Charleville - Historic House Museum
Charleville, Murweh Area
Charleville - Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre
The Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre provides you with an incredible insight into this iconic outback service which is still being delivered to the people of the outback by the Flying Doctor. Medical supplies and radio equipment have changed dramatically over the years and throughout it all the Flying Doctor always made it through. The long history of the medical service to remote outback communities is explained in an introductory film. Enjoy displays of past and present equipment a...Charleville - Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Centre
Charleville, Murweh Area
Charleville Heritage Trail Walk
The Charleville Heritage Trail Walk will take you on a journey of discovery - grab your self-guided trail map or an audio CD from the Charleville Visitor Information Centre before you start your day. Narrated by locals, discover a wide variety of architectural styles dating back to 1888. Look above the verandah rooflines, buildings have retained their original character and tell the story of an earlier Charleville.Charleville Heritage Trail Walk
Charleville, Murweh Area
Charleville Photographic Display
The Charleville Town Hall houses a photographic display that highlights the Outback way of life and its characters. The collection, donated by talented local photographers, is a snap shot of Outback life and experiences. Bring the family along and imagine yourself living in the bygone era of living in the Charleville area.Charleville Photographic Display
Charleville, Murweh Area
Charleville Pioneers Audio History Board
Through interactive audio panels, hear the stories of eight local pioneering identities who played a significant role in shaping Charleville into the Community it is today. Hear their fascinating stories from when Outback ingenuity was born and at its best. The Charleville Pioneers Audio History Board is located on the front verandah of the Charleville Historic House Museum.Charleville Pioneers Audio History Board
Charleville, Murweh Area
Childers Art Space - ChArtS
Childers Art Space (ChArtS), housed in the Palace Memorial Building, is fast becoming a hub for arts and cultural activities in the region. The gallery features a program of changing exhibitions, showcasing work from local, state and national artists, and a small gift shop offering creative local products. Childers Art Space boasts a superb balcony overlooking the main street and is home to the Palace Backpacker Memorial. Situated in the heart of Childers, right above the Tourist Information Cen...Childers Art Space - ChArtS
Childers, Bundaberg Area
Chinchilla Historical Museum
Come and enjoy an 'old time' experience for the whole family. Chinchilla Museum offers insight into the unusual - a fascinating glimpse into a district rich in cattle, grain, sheep and timber, and more recently melons, grapes, stone fruits and vegetables. Chinchilla Museum has a fine collection, containing a non working replica of a 1910 steam sawmill, steam engines, ancient vehicles, period costumes and many historical relics. The buildings include Goombi Hall, the Emmerson Building, the auth...Chinchilla Historical Museum
Chinchilla, Western Downs Area
Chung Tian Temple
Chung Tian Temple was constructed using traditional Chinese architecture in 1992. Surrounded by nature, the Temple provides a peaceful and culturally beautiful venue for the community to celebrate their multicultural diversity and multi-faith harmony through Humanistic Buddhism. School and visitor tours are conducted, and you are invited to explore the grounds. The Temple also conducts weddings and baby blessings, and meditation, Buddhism and Chinese classes.Chung Tian Temple
Priestdale, Logan City Area
Clermont Museum
The Clermont Museum and Heritage Park was officially opened on the 22nd of October 1988 by one of Clermont’s most admired personalities, Mrs Win McTrusty. The Museum and Heritage Park complex is the result of many years of hard work and lobbying by the Clermont and District Historical Society who saw a need to preserve the history of the district for future generations to enjoy. In 1983 the Society received a parcel of land from the Council, finally setting the wheels in motion for the establi...Clermont Museum
Clermont, Isaac Area
Clifton Historical Museum
The Clifton Historical Museum is a worthy tribute to the district's pioneering past. Housed in the old butter factory, you can take a step back in time and visit a 1930s dining room, a pioneer bedroom, an early hospital ward, kitchen and children's room. The Heritage room allows access to original records of local businesses and schools. Read the memoirs of long-time residents, browse through the photographic collection, or look for your forebears on the database. An extensive range of early...Clifton Historical Museum
Clifton, Toowoomba Area
Cloyna Farm Stay
One of Queensland's farm stay secrets is waiting to be discovered at a location between Murgon and Gayndah. The secret is now out, with families booking into one of the friendliest short-break options in Queensland - Cloyna Farm Stay. Head towards the South Burnett, follow the directions provided by Bevan and Sandra Reidy, and you will be on your way to an experience like no other. Cloyna Farm Stay is peaceful, friendly, and just the place for those seeking an escape. Your holiday companions...Cloyna Farm Stay
Cloyna, South Burnett Area
Cobb and Co Changing Station
Visit the Cobb and Co Store Museum, the Balonne River Gallery, a Fresh Water Aquarium and the Surat Visitor Information Centre all in the one complex, the Cobb and Co Changing Station. As visitors enter the complex they are greeted by a magnificent floor to ceiling mural. For 40 years Cobb and Co coaches were Surat's lifeline delivering goods, passengers and mail. The Changing Ways permanent exhibition tells the local history of Cobb and Co, and of the families who worked for the company. Se...Cobb and Co Changing Station
Surat, Maranoa Area
Cobb and Co Museum
Get your hands on history at Cobb and Co Museum. It's not just what you can see but what you can do! In every exhibition and program at Cobb and Co Museum there are elements you can see, hear and touch. From blacksmithing and silversmithing to leadlighting and millinery, there are many opportunities for you to create items you will be proud to show off and even give as gifts. You can follow the clues, meet intriguing characters and play the interactive games in the new National Carriage Col...Cobb and Co Museum
Toowoomba, Toowoomba Area