Top Things to do in Lockyer Valley
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5 Museums in Lockyer Valley That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Lockyer Valley, Australia including Laidley Pioneer Village and Museum, Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre, Gatton and District Historical Village, Queensland Transport Museum, UQ Gatton Museum.
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1. Laidley Pioneer Village and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Pioneer Village and Museum - Step back in time with over 100,000 exhibits to see! Book a Group Tour, for a school, a nursing home, a car club, even a photo shoot. OPEN SEVEN DAYS!
Reviewed By RSJTD - Sydney, Australia
A must visit when in Laidley. It is just a few km's out of Laidley town. On the corner of Drayton St & Pioneer St, Laidley. Ron took us through some of the displays and his knowledge and personality brought it all to life. My favourite parts were the Ant Bed Clay Bakers Oven - would love to cook my scones in there, the gorgeous 1896 School House with the beautifully written arithmetic books on display, the Pioneer Slab Hut and the Buggies. You need plenty of time to see everything. Many places in Laidley seem to close by 3pm - so go early. During August 2020 the hours were 9 AM to 2.30 PM.
2. Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
The Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre opened in November 2009 and encompasses an art gallery, public library, Visitor Information Centre, Lockyer Legends Wall of Fame, Anzac 100 Portrait Series and the Queensland Transport Museum. The Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre is wheelchair friendly, includes baby change facilities and has ample parking for RV's, caravans, trailers and buses. Outdoor facilities include public BBQ's, covered picnic tables, a playground, toilets, large areas of grassed parkland, dog-friendly walking tracks, a bird hide and permanent exercise equipment right in the heart of Lake Apex.
Reviewed By sandynjasonr - Toowoomba, Australia
We go to the library often and it is very relaxing and quiet. Friendly staff and heaps of books, magazines and dvds selection. Amazing art gallery and beautiful cafe.
3. Gatton and District Historical Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By MerilynStephan - Gatton, Australia
Very relevant to the Lockyer area dispalying equipment and well stocked buildings that portray our heritage. Volunteers are very dedicated.
4. Queensland Transport Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 15 reviews
The Queensland Transport Museum is located inside the Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre. The Queensland Transport Museum features a magnificent display of various forms of transport of various ages and a display of over 200 models that explore the creations, founders and functions of the Transport Industry. The Western Transport Exhibit at the Queensland Transport Museum in Gatton Queensland is not only a tribute to J.C. (Cyril) Anderson and his brother M.J.R. (Curly) Anderson, but also to the men and women who worked for this great company. The part these 'pioneering' men and women played in opening up the regional towns of Queensland and Australia should not be under estimated. Western Oilfields Trucking helped open up the oil and gas fields of Australia at a time when roads and certainly highways did not exist. When it rained on the black soil plains west of Toowoomba drivers had no option but to either sit and wait for the roads to dry, or to unload their loads and dig their trucks
Reviewed By 294clarencep
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The historic vehicles were amazing. It was great to learn the history of trucking and the characters that built the industry.
