Top rated Local 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 57 places from Local history museum category.

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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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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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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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Gold Coast & Hinterland Museum Historical Society
Local history museum
👍👍 This place is packed with historic artifacts as well as featuring some historic old settler buildings. The one in the photo is a settlers cottage. The grounds include a little rain forest walk and historic cemetery. Well worth the visit. We went as a group to paint - the staff were very helpful and...
4.80 (32 reviews)
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Bee Gees Way
Local history museum
Unique walkway honoring the namesake pop group with statues, photos & a musical light show.
4.70 (1.5K 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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Griffith Pioneer Park Museum
Local history museum
City history museum displaying historic buildings & machinery, plus wine & Italian exhibitions.
4.70 (167 reviews)
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Mary MacKillop Penola Centre
Historical place museum
👍👍 A very worthwhile & informative centre to learn more about Mary MacKillop, Australia's Saint.
4.70 (164 reviews)
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Zara Clark Museum
Museum
$$ $$
4.70 (120 reviews)
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Stanthorpe Heritage Museum
Local history museum
Venue with historical documents & photographs of local families, plus old buildings & collections.
4.70 (119 reviews)
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Collits Inn
Wedding venue
👍👍 I recently photographed a gorgeous wedding at Collits' Inn. I was speechless as I drove around the last bend from descending into the valley and saw the homestead. Its character and unique aesthetic would be a winner for all couples wanting a rustic wedding in the Mountains. Offering an all-inclusi...
4.70 (102 reviews)
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Cunderdin Museum
Local history museum
4.70 (92 reviews)
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Cobdogla Irrigation and Steam Museum
Local history museum
4.70 (57 reviews)
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Gunnedah Water Tower Museum
Local history museum
4.70 (44 reviews)
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Furneaux Museum
Local history museum
4.70 (44 reviews)
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Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Museum
Wide-ranging collections with indigenous & rock art, fossils, natural sciences & seafaring history.
4.60 (3K reviews)
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Noojee Heritage Centre
Local history museum
👍 An interesting little place to stop by when driving through. You can board the train which is often burning material to generate steam, and there's a small museum with lots of information inside one of the rooms. Not far to the trestle bridge from here, which is heavily referenced within this Herita...
4.60 (247 reviews)
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Bradmans Birthplace
Local history museum
👍👍 Not being a fan of cricket as hearing the name 'Don Bradman' he is well known across the globe as a cricketer legend and icon. This museum has every piece of memorabilia you can dream of as you'll be here for hours. The lady at the counter who runs the museum is very friendly and helpful. I would...
4.60 (201 reviews)
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Kalamunda History Village
Local history museum
Unique village-style musuem with artifacts depicting historical life in the Kalamunda area.
4.60 (172 reviews)
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Moonta Mines Museum
Local history museum
👍 It was a very informative and sad place, which made me realise just how lucky we all are to live in current times and how harsh it was for poor miners and their families back then.
4.60 (172 reviews)
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