Top rated History museums in Australia

Experience the best that Australia has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 103 places from History museum category.

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The Surf Gallery
Museum
👍👍 Very nice customer service and well set out museum Delightful. Raspberry and white chocolate muffin was sooooo tasty chased down with a mocha.
5.00 (36 reviews)
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Dardanup Heritage Park
History museum
👍👍 Wow what a display of machinery, vehicles and military items. Thank goodness for the volunteers and fantastic cafe staff. Need a sit down mid way as so much to see. Allow at least 3 hours. All volunteers are so informative.
4.90 (81 reviews)
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South Gippsland Tank Adventures
Tour operator
👍👍 Such awesome fun! Took a ride in the centurion which was great. Cameron and Dan took me through all the details of each tank and it's so good to be able to get in all the vehicles and be able to play with all the various instruments, turrets and sights. They really know their stuff and great to chat...
4.90 (75 reviews)
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The Motor Museum of Western Australia
Museum
Regional antique cars & motorcycles are displayed along with memorabilia in a large warehouse space.
4.80 (449 reviews)
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Murtoa Stick Shed
Museum
👍👍 What an INCREDIBLE place! Photos can’t portray how massive this shed is. For comparison for any English cathedral buffs - the Stick Shed is 100m longer than St Albans cathedral in England, one of the longest cathedrals in the UK. Inside it’s an awe-inspiring sight, and imagining the construction of...
4.80 (447 reviews)
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Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum
History museum
👍👍 We visited the Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum on the weekend and were pleasantly surprised to find it almost empty. It appears to be run by volunteers, including a lovely old lady and a man who provided us with a wealth of information about the war exhibits. The museum is definitely worth a...
4.80 (194 reviews)
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Jindera Pioneer Museum
Local history museum
👍👍 A must see for lovers of Australian history. I felt like I had been transported back in time. Staff were so friendly, well informed and more than willing to answer any questions. The smell of old fire places and lanolin really added to the experience. Well worth the cost to get in. I can't wait to g...
4.80 (149 reviews)
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Nungarin Heritage Machinery and Army Museum
Army museum
👍👍 Amazing place, full of machinery and ww2 vehicles with all sorts of displays. Run by a bunch of caring volunteers. A must see destination. Could easily spend the whole day roaming around the area here, the Museum is only the tip of the iceberg for historians, the land surrounding the museum also has...
4.80 (106 reviews)
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The Ration Shed Museum
History museum
4.80 (93 reviews)
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The Darwin History and Wartime Experience
Tour operator
👍👍 A wartime Studebaker truck with a Hercules engine was the perfect ride for this informative educational and highly entertaining tour. Dave was wonderful with commentary th whole time.
4.80 (74 reviews)
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Miegunyah House Museum
History museum
👍👍 What a lovely treasure hidden in the side streets of Brisbane. We came upon Miegunyah House Museum unexpectedly during the Brisbane Open House in 2019. There is so much historian detail that is preserved within these halo walls that is so beautifully maintained. From the quaint kitchen to the charm...
4.80 (49 reviews)
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Fire Brigade Historical Society
History museum
👍👍 Highly recommend! The old fire vehicles are immaculately maintained and everyone gets a sense of how much work is done by the brigade. You get to see the history and evolution of the vehicles. Also how they used to operate and accessorise. Great courtious team of people who give an indepth tour of t...
4.80 (38 reviews)
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RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility
Tourist attraction
👍👍 A great interactive experience which talks you through the bombing of Darwin and the formation of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Virtual reality headsets give you a realistic view of the bombing and what it's like on the Flying Dr plane. There is an actual plane that you can enter and gain a first...
4.70 (978 reviews)
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Queensland Air Museum - Aviation Museum Sunshine Coast
Heritage museum
Australian aircraft museum offering history exhibits & a collection of restored historic planes.
4.70 (902 reviews)
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Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum
History museum
👍👍 Never knew about this place untill we visited Lake boga. Museum has great staff and awesome exhibits. It's a must if your into Australian wartime history.
4.70 (775 reviews)
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The Museum of Vehicle Evolution (MOVE)
Museum
Not-for-profit museum showcasing vintage cars, bikes & trucks, plus driving memorabilia.
4.70 (526 reviews)
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Miles Historical Village Museum
History museum
👍👍 Highly recommend. So glad we took the time to have a look through this museum. Very interesting and learnt alot. The lady on the front desk was so lovely. Absolutely loved that it was pet friendly and could take our dog through with us.
4.70 (496 reviews)
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Sydney Jewish Museum
Museum
Expansive, modern gallery for Jewish history exhibits, tours, book signings & a kosher cafe.
4.70 (410 reviews)
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Redland Museum
Museum
👍👍 So much to see and do. Had a blacksmith demonstration while we were there. Clean tidy well labelled old stuff even had information how some things worked. Had a old school telephone you could talk to a friend on.
4.70 (264 reviews)
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Elizabeth Bay House
Tourist attraction
This prominent, 19th-century Colonial home with tours features harbour views & a hidden grotto.
4.70 (229 reviews)
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