Best places: Museums in Hervey Bay, Australia

Australian aircraft museum offering history exhibits & a collection of restored historic planes.

Contemporary art from Australia, Asia & the Pacific exhibited in a modern riverside building.

Museum featuring science, culture & natural history exhibits specific to the Queensland region.

Educational centre featuring exhibits on local aviation pioneer Bert Hinkler in a modern space.

Living history village with 21 old buildings, a vast artifact collection & weekly demonstrations.

Private museum exploring the history of Australia's opal mining industry, with tours & a gift shop.

Site featuring a 19th-century fort & surrounding park, with guided tours & history-oriented shows.

Sprawling living history museum with 70+ pioneer buildings & an array of artifacts on display.

Statue of the iconic children's book character of writer P. L. Travers who was born in Maryborough.

Tucked away in City Hall, this museum offers historical city exhibits, artwork & a clock tower tour.

Contemporary museum overlooking the bay exploring island history with a kids' zone & gift shop.

👍👍 Great place to discover in Brisbane cbd. Located in level 3 Museum of Brisbane within city hall tower, this clock tower is a must-see attraction if you are in Brisbane. Free tour runs for 15 mins during the day but limited spots so you are better book ahead to avoid waiting time. Very friendly and...

👍👍 Worth a stop to get the obligatory photo and read the interesting history. Would also be a nice place to hire gear from the adjacent longstanding boat hire place which the landmark is named after. A.number of places to eat nearby too.

Flying museum with restored, operational WWII airplanes that can also be booked for joy flights.

👍👍 Great little treasure telling you all about the old timber trade. Sad to see so many trees taken of course but so informative and great volunteers. Dog friendly as well

Vibrant museum with multimedia exhibits on Redcliffe's history, plus a shop for books & souvenirs.

👍👍 Great place to experience old Brisbane Trams including a little trip. Hosted by retired tram enthusiasts, this place will sure delight the young and old alike. They also hold the occasional night experience where you can transport by night or if you’re lucky, ride in the old restored Brisbane bus! A...

Charity-run 2-km. steam railway running along a restored track through botanic gardens.

👍👍 Don’t miss this fabulous museum if your in town! There’s so much to see and read about the history and Capt Cooks landing here! There is a $5 entry fee for adults only and it’s a wonderful contribution to keep the history alive! Volunteer there today was full of info and lovely to chat too, Thankyo...

👍👍 A trip into history, well worth taking some time to view...it's Free! Absolutly fascinating to see all kinds of memorabilia from the past, what it was, how it worked and who used it. There are extensive collections on display many supported by detailed notes, photographs and detailed scale models.