Top Things to do in Fraser Coast
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What to do and see in Fraser Coast, Queensland: The Best History Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Fraser Coast, Australia including Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum, Brennan and Geraghty's Store Museum, Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum, Woodworks Museum & Interpretive Centre, Maryborough Family Heritage Institute, Customs House Interpretive Centre, Kilkivan Shire Museum, Wide Bay Hospitals Museum.
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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. 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!
3. 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.
4. Woodworks Museum & Interpretive Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
The Woodworks Museum and Interpretive Centre re-defines the Forestry Story through live demonstration, science-based education and state-of-the-art interpretation. You will see fascinating relics of forest history, lovingly restored and working in live demonstrations.
Reviewed By linh_phong123 - Marsden, Australia
This museum is truely amazing. Located right at highway. Ticket is very cheap, $7/adult, my kid under 5 is free. The museum displays many different kind of wood, tools and machines. There is a giant piece of wood that more than +600 years. Can’t imagine how big this tree was. Bond museum is my most favarious part which displays human bond and animal bond. The guy working here is super friendly and useful. He explains everything very details. Basically, I have learned a lot after the visit. I think this place is very useful for education.
5. Maryborough Family Heritage Institute
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By TimNut - Brisbane, Australia
Big thank you to Jenny for her friendly assistance in our search for Samuel and Emma Oakley. Her enthusiasm and genuine interest in assisting us was greatly appreciated. Wonderful place with lots of information and truly lovely volunteers. Thank you!
6. Customs House Interpretive Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By rods767
Customs House is worth a visit as the past history is explained in simple writing on the walls. You can visit all 3 of these museums Customs House,Bond Store and Military Museum for one low fee of $20.00 and they are across the road from each other. You can also make your day with a picnic lunch in the park by the river.
7. Kilkivan Shire Museum
8. Wide Bay Hospitals Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
The Wide Bay Hospital Museum and its members are the custodian for, been preserving and researching the history of Maryborough's early public hospitals since 1991. Along the way a few discoveries have been made about our history. We display items and documents relating to Maryborough's early public general hospitals and maternity hospitals from the 1850's. These relate to the first purpose built public hospital outside Brisbane in 1864 and later the current hospital in 1887. Our displays will enable you to discover Maryborough's public hospitals progression in order to meet the needs of the ever-changing community from it's early settlement. The displays include photos, building plans, old medial equipment. The Hospital Museum is located in the 1928 built, heritage listed building in the hospital grounds.
