Top Things to do in Fraser Coast
Top Hotels in Fraser Coast
The 10 Best Museums in Fraser Coast, Queensland
Discover the best top things to do in Fraser Coast, Australia including Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum, Whistle Stop Rail Museum, Brennan and Geraghty's Store Museum, Gatakers Artspace, Into The Wild Photography, Gympie Bone Museum, Elfotography Hervey Bay, Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum, Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum, Ashleigh Manley Art Gallery Homewares & Gifts.
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1. Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 351 reviews
Multi-award winning tourist attraction with 21 buildings and 12000 exhibits.Free Barbecue facilities. Interactive demonstrations on Sundays, 1pm to 3pm. Blacksmith, Wood Turner, Corn Sheller, Rope Maker. Open Fri, Sat, 1pm 'til 4.30pm. Sun, 10.30am 'til 4.30pm Adult: $10 Child: $3 Groups Welcome.Open all school holidays. Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day.
Reviewed By kurlikat - Brisbane, Australia
The only complaint I have about my visit to the Hervey Bay Historical Village is that we did not have enough time allocated for the visit! If you enjoy learning more about our colonial history, you need have at least a day to spend rambling through the Village. We were privileged to have a Master Rope Maker, (Brian(talk about the history of rope making, and demonstrate how ropes are made.He gave an insight as to HOW the rigging was made for the replica ship Endeavour.We were told how rope making can be achieved from natural fibres as man made, and it was heartening to see Brian involve visiting kiddies in the process of twisting fibre into rope. Another demonstration was given by Lou in the smithy, where once again visiting children were included in the activities. Another volunteer member showed myself through a genuine settler's slab hut and explained how the bed had been constructed: nowhere near as comfy as today' mattresses. I always enjoy talking with volunteers, no matter what the subject matter. They always share such interesting anecdotes. As I wrote earlier, there was so much to see and too little time to savour it all. My thanks for a most enjoyable visit.
2. Whistle Stop Rail Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
3. Brennan and Geraghty's Store Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By 133salliev - Mount Nathan, Australia
A place that makes you step back in time. Staff are super friendly and have lots of interesting tales to tell. Well worth the visit!
4. Gatakers Artspace
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By H1665UEhelenb - Adelaide, Australia
As you come off the street this amazing space opens up and it's easy to imagine the vibrant atmosphere during an event. The gallery is also worth a visit as it showcases the creativity of local and visiting artists.
5. Into The Wild Photography
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Landscape and Wildlife Photography Gallery by award winning photographer Michael Smith. Also selling eco-friendly and beachside inspired homewares and gifts.
6. Gympie Bone Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Gympie Bone Museum is Australia's first and only museum dedicated entirely to the art and science of modern bones and skeletons. The Gympie Bone Museum intends to grow into a world class facility for the study and teaching of comparative anatomy as well as a tourism destination. Ever since it was just the bare bones of an idea, the community response has been enthusiastic and overwhelmingly supportive. It’s time for Gympie to shine as a regional hub for science, innovation and tourism. Gympie Bone Museum - come and see what you'll look like later
7. Elfotography Hervey Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
A Gallery, Souvenir Shop and Studio located on Bideford Street Torquay close to the Esplanade. Ellen Foulds, the premiere local photographer who captures the beauty of Hervey Bay, showcases the spectacular scenes of this thriving town. Other services offered are photography lessons, photo restoration and retouch, any kind of photo shoots, in-house digital printing and framing and graphic design. Also available is a Beginner's Package which includes Canon photographic equipment and accessories with a Free 3-hour One-On-One Basic Photography Lesson. Ellen runs the gallery herself and enjoys meeting people from around the world. Visit her today!'
Reviewed By andrewwhatch
I've lived in Hervey Bay for 20 years and recently purchased an amazing limited edition time lapse print of the Urangan Pier at night. My family and I are moving away and I couldn't think of a better reminder of our life in the Bay.
8. Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By christinej850
All sorts of exhilbits from old Gympie. We had no idea the gold field were so extensive. There are maps and artifacts from mining, gold processing, domestic life, wartime and more. The industrious volunteers were happy to show us all sorts of things. Definately recommend this.
9. Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By IanMacOz
We visited here recently and we very impressed with the friendly welcome and amount of things there were to see here. Apparently they have something like 11,000 items on display all of which was presented very well. The museum is not huge, but if you like to read everything, you could easily spend a 2-3 hours there. Our children enjoyed the visit and the lady playing the piano was very good.
10. Ashleigh Manley Art Gallery Homewares & Gifts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By dumbfound
I stumbled across this little art shop and clothing store whilst on holiday in Hervey Bay from the UK. The owner and artist Ashleigh was incredibly helpful and framed some pictures for me and carefully wrapped them for my trip back to the UK. I enjoy looking at the picture of the pier in my home a lovely reminder of a wonderful trip to Australia and the lovely Hervey Bay. The pictures are lovely and a bit different from the normal pictures one finds in the likes Hervey Bay. The clothes too, were lovely and a great selection. The couple who run these two shops are delightful and I look forward to adding to my collection of pictures and clothes on my return this year. I highly recommend visiting the shop in Hervey Bay so nice to visit an independent shop.
