Top Things to do in Townsville
What to do and see in Townsville, Queensland: The Best Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Townsville, Australia including Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts, Sylvia Ditchburn Fine Art Gallery, Museum Of Underwater Art - Coral Greenhouse, Museum of Tropical Queensland, Maritime Museum of Townsville, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Pinnacles Gallery, Townsville Museum and Historical Society, Army Museum North Queensland, The Drill Hall Studio.
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1. Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
Umbrella Studio is a not-for-profit, members based exhibition and studio space that has more than 25 different contemporary art exhibitions a year on display. The gallery hosts a variety of workshops and events, delivers projects for all parts of the community and supports local artists, designers and creative talent to grow. Free entry, all visitors welcome.
2. Sylvia Ditchburn Fine Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Specialises in tropical landscapes. Sylvia is well known as one of north Queensland's foremost artists. Working with gouache on acid-free rag paper and oils or acrylic on canvas Sylvia's paintings reflect the ambience of natural environments from the beach to the bush.
3. Museum Of Underwater Art - Coral Greenhouse
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
The 'Coral Greenhouse' is located in the heart of the Greater Barrier Reef Marine Park at John Brewer Reef and is the largest MOUA installation, sharing a message of reef conservation and restoration. It is the first-ever underwater building created by Artist Jason DeCaires Taylor, who hopes to advance education and offer opportunities for scientists, marine students and tourists to engage in action-based learning and to conduct globally important research on coral reef restoration and new technology. The Coral Greenhouse is located approximately 2 hour boat journey from Townsville city. The best way to experience the Coral Greenhouse is by booking a dive or snorkel experience with one of our approved tourism operators. If you would like to dive MOUA but aren’t a certified diver, book an introductory dive to experience the best of this magical underwater art installation.
Reviewed By ianmI2404UO
Really huge installation and fantastic sculptures. Was lucky enough to watch some of the corals being planted in the green house, really looking to coming back over the years and watching them grow. The Museum is on sand, and the nearby reefs are epic. Really high coral cover and lots of fish and colour.
4. Museum of Tropical Queensland
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4.5 based on 382 reviews
Want to explore a shipwreck, dive on the Great Barrier Reef and visit a rainforest, all in one day? Situated in the city centre, the Museum showcases life in the tropics from dinosaurs to modern day, with our travelling exhibitions and local displays adding a touch of the unexpected. The Museum is family-friendly and has free activities and tours every day including a great activity where you can help fire a ships cannon (at 11am and 2.30Pm daily, covered shoes required). Our Cafe is open from 10am to 3pm daily and serves great coffee, milkshakes, fresh sandwiches, wraps, slices and more. There are gluten-free options as well. And we've got FREE WiFi!
Reviewed By SallieRae
We visited the Museum of Tropical Queensland and were fascinated by the story of the HMS Pandora, it’s journey in 1790 to try to reclaim the HMS Bounty and its subsequent shipwreck on the Great Barrier Reef in 1791. The museum contains a life-size model of the bow of the HMS Pandora that provides enormous insight into the construction and size of the ship. The museum also houses numerous artifacts and provides visual storytelling of the discovery and investigation of the shipwreck of the HMS Pandora. A thoroughly enjoyable and informative museum.
5. Maritime Museum of Townsville
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By AussiePD - Alexandra Hills, Australia
We have been to over 70 countries and so at least that many Maritime Museums - likely a few hundred.. While the Townsville Maritime Museum cannot be compared to the biggest and best in major shipping cities such as Cobh, Norfolk, Southampton, Belfast etc it is excellent when compared to those in smaller cities and town. The displays & models are very interesting and bought back many memories from incidents like the HMAS Melbourne & HMAS Voyager and our visits to and seeing the actual boats, rafts and ships. A visit here is highly recommended.
6. Perc Tucker Regional Gallery
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4.5 based on 127 reviews
Perc Tucker Regional Gallery is Townsville's premier art gallery, and is owned and operated by Townsville City Council.
Reviewed By A-Reel - Townsville, Australia
The art epicentre of Townsville conveniently located in the CBD with free entry - get amongst it. The Michael Pope Portugal sketch exhibit in October 2018 is excellent.
7. Pinnacles Gallery
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Pinnacles Gallery is a dynamic art space committed to community engagement, artistic development and contemporary practice.Pinnacles Gallery is owned and operated by Townsville City Council.
8. Townsville Museum and Historical Society
9. Army Museum North Queensland
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4.5 based on 111 reviews
Located at Jezzine Barracks in Townsville, the Museum collects and exhibits objects and stories relating to the history of the Australian Army in North Queensland.
Reviewed By elissainadelaide - Adelaide Hills, Australia
Shout out to the lovely and very dedicated volunteers at this Museum. The work and thought that has gone into the displays is obvious. Set on the now public grounds of Jezzine Barracks, the Museum provides a comprehensive account of Australia’s military history and the rolls of honour for WW1 and WW2 are just beautiful.
10. The Drill Hall Studio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
