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The 7 Best History Museums in Brisbane, Queensland
Australia’s third-largest city, Brisbane is the hub of Queensland culture, offering a peek at the past and a glimpse into the future. Visit the historic Windmill and Old Commissariat Store, built by convicts in 1828, or fast-forward to the present (and beyond) with a trip to the new Gallery of Modern Art. Mingle with locals atop Mount Coot-tha, cruise the Brisbane River to South Bank’s sandy beach on the City Cat and make sure to fill the cuteness quota at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, home to koalas and kangaroos.
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1. Qld Motorsport Museum
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience. We are currently closed pending a Government Proposal to re-establish the museum in Ipswich. This action has been necessary as we negotiate a significant expansion program including the Qld Government and the Workshops Rail Museum in Ipswich
2. Commissariat Store Museum
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4.5 based on 66 reviews
The heritage-listed Commissariat Store was hand built and completed by convicts in 1829, using Brisbane Tuff from the Kangaroo Point cliffs. The Store (now a museum run by the Royal Historical Society of Queensland) and the Windmill on Wickham Tce, are the only buildings remaining from the Moreton Bay Penal Settlement. The Commissariat Store is Queensland's most significant heritage building/landmark, as it represents the commencement of European settlement. This historic site, located in Queen's Wharf Brisbane in the CBD, is also considered the birthplace of Brisbane.
Reviewed By mrdom
Brisbane's second oldest building. Not much inside it, just a small exhibition looking at the early colonial days, although well told with some good artefacts and a lot of dedicated staff, and not too expensive.
3. MacArthur Museum Brisbane
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4.5 based on 101 reviews
This museum focuses on Brisbane's time as Pacific headquarters during World War II.
Reviewed By milkmeister - Gold Coast, Australia
Absolutely marvellous museum chronicling life in Brisbane in the 1940s. I was fortunate to be given a personal tour of the place by one of the awesome volunteers there. If you have any interest in WW2 history, just go!
4. Historic Ormiston House
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Historic Ormiston House was built by Captain Louis Hope between 1853 and 1865, and is the birthplace of Australia's commercial sugar industry.
Reviewed By Memento_Mori_55 - Brisbane, Australia
I wasn't born in Brisbane but I have lived here for many years and never visited Ormiston House in the Redland Bay area. We decided today was the day to change that. Ormiston House is open every Sunday a 12 noon. It costs $5 to enter which includes parking and a guided tour of the house. You can also visit the church / chapel of the Carmelite sisters just next door which has some lovely stained glass windows. The house is maintained by the historical association and staffed mainly by volunteers who provided and interesting and entertaining tour of the house. They also tell you the story of the "Father of the Sugar Industry" in Australia Capt Hon. Louis Hope who built the house in 1862. He moved his wife here from Kilcoy and all told they had 8 children. So the house continued to expand to accommodate the increasing size of his family. It could be a little bit difficult to get here by public transport if you were visiting without a car but train / taxi or uber would still work
5. Miegunyah House Museum
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Built in the 1880's when local tradition was at its most opulent, Miegunyah is one of Brisbane's most accessible Heritage Homes. Richly decorated with iron-lace balustrades, filigree columns and friezes, and furnished in the style of the late 19th century, Miegunyah is a living example of Victorian elegance and charm. Step through the wide cedar door way into the House Museum, be fascinated by exotic collectables from travels afar, learn about the people who lived at Miegunyah and ghosts that never left. Even glimpse the labours of 19th century housekeeping! Miegunyah is open to the public for tours and morning / afternoon teas. Miegunyah is also available for group visits, special interest groups, corporate and private functions.
Reviewed By treasurechild
Miegunyah House Museum Open House at Miegunyah what a lovely visit to this exquisite house maintained by the Queensland women’s historical association. My fav item was of course the Wine Chest and I loved playing with Hagrid who entertained the children for a touch of fantasy. Otherwise it was a lovely step back into what brisbane was like at the turn of the century. Volunteers were amazingly friendly and informative. Tea and scones were delicious. I’m going back ????????????
6. TradeCoast Central Heritage Park
7. Museum of Lands, Mapping and Surveying
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
The Museum of Lands, Mapping and Surveying has established one of the most comprehensive collections of important maps, survey plans and artefacts, significant to the history of mapping, surveying and land development particularly in Queensland.
