Top 10 Specialty Museums in Brisbane Region, Queensland

Take the family to visit historic Mayes Cottage. Explore the old farmyard, the 1873 slab hut and 1887 cottage, home to the Mayes family for 100 years. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the cool breezes under the old mango trees or share a yarn on the veranda with our friendly voluntary guides. Experience a unique part of Logan’s heritage.

A fascinating insight into this unique and iconic Australian industry and explore the wonder and magnificence of nature.

Set amongst the graceful landscape of Old Petrie Town, Pine Rivers Heritage Museum explores the district's historic character. Learn about early timber-getters and industries, experience an 1890s school classroom and glimpse life before electricity in an original farm workers cottage. The museum features: - a theatrette that animates the history of the region in film and some surprising objects - one of the earliest kit homes produced by James Campbell and Sons in the 1890s - artefacts uncovered at Camp Strathpine, a Second World War military facility - the Skyring Clock Collection of fifty clocks skilfully hand-built by one man - stories of early European settlement told by descendants of pioneering families - films about Normanby Rum, the Australian Paper Mill and other early industries - a diverse program of events and workshops for adults and children.

Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience. We are currently closed pending a Government Proposal to re-establish the museum in Ipswich. This action has been necessary as we negotiate a significant expansion program including the Qld Government and the Workshops Rail Museum in Ipswich

Fun adventure for the entire family - TAVAS living early aviation display. The most unique aviation museum in Australia. The only museum in this country that concentrates solely on the first 30 years of powered flight - and houses the only collection of flying WWI type aircraft in Australia. Includes several aircraft that can't be seen anywhere else in the Southern Hemisphere.

Museum of Brisbane is located on Level 3 of the newly restored Brisbane City Hall. Our story is Brisbane's story - the lives of those who lived here, the events that have shaped our history and the places that we hold dear. As a museum dedicated to the city, we celebrate the people, places and stories of Brisbane. Museum of Brisbane presents these stories through an innovative mix of social history and visual arts. Every exhibition is an opportunity to discover more about ourselves and our city. Our carefully curated events, workshops and tours are designed to help you delve even deeper. We are a space where stories unfold - a place for meaningful dialogue; enjoyable, entertaining experiences; and a place to explore and share in the identity of Brisbane. While the Museum's story is only 10 years old, we are the narrators of a story far older: Brisbane's story.

Queensland Museum is a museum of natural history, cultural heritage, science and human achievement that tells the changing story of Queensland, Australia. The Museum houses permanent and changing exhibitions that connect visitors to Queensland, its people and Queensland’s place in the world - past, present and future, through exhibitions, displays and public programs.We also host exciting touring exhibitions from Australia and around the world. There is always something new to see at Queensland Museum!