Things to do in Southern Queensland, Queensland: The Best Museums

March 16, 2022 Concepcion Newsome

Discover the best top things to do in Southern Queensland, Australia including Stanthorpe Pottery club, Lapunyah Art Gallery, DownsSteam Tourist Railway & Museum, The Warwick and District Historical Society Inc - Museum, First Coat Outdoor Gallery, Warwick Art Gallery, Dogwood Crossing, Miles Historical Village Museum, The Unique Egg, Stanthorpe Museum.
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1. Stanthorpe Pottery club

47 Wallangarra Rd, Stanthorpe, Queensland 4380 Australia +61 7 4681 1878 http://www.facebook.com/stanthorpepotteryclub
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Stanthorpe Pottery club

80- 86 Heeney St, Chinchilla, Queensland 4413 Australia 6146689908 [email protected] https://www.lapunyahartgallery.com/
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Lapunyah Art Gallery

This Art Gallery is located just off Fuller Place and has a regular changing program of exhibitions from local and visiting artists.

3. DownsSteam Tourist Railway & Museum

16 Cambooya St Drayton, Toowoomba, Queensland 4350 Australia +61 7 4630 2358 [email protected] http://www.downssteam.com/
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DownsSteam Tourist Railway & Museum

DownsSteam is a community based solely volunteer run organisation dedicated to the establishment of a tourist railway for the Darling Downs region. DownsSteam was formed to enable the preservation and active restoration of the last remaining steam locomotive built at the historic Toowoomba Foundry Company, C16-106 Southern Cross Works No. 28 circa 1914. DownsSteam plans to run regular passenger services that would become part of an integrated tourism transport trail across the Darling Downs. Fine food excursions to Warwick and Stanthorpe will give our guests the opportunity to sample the best our region has to offer. Shorter trips to Nobby and Pittsworth will celebrate our regions rich heritage. Since formation in 2001, DownsSteam has established an active railway precinct on the former Drayton sidings & acquiried a large rolling stock fleet.

Reviewed By EB2408 - Brisbane, Australia

We really enjoyed our visit. Sheila, our volunteer guide, met us when we arrived and gave us a very comprehensive tour. We were impressed by the sheer scale of the restoration work that is being done and the standard that is being achieved. I was not prepared for the incredible paintings that covered the walls and ceiling of the Dreamtime carriage - it took my breath away. Well worth a visit - especially if you have any interest in vintage trains.

4. The Warwick and District Historical Society Inc - Museum

79-83 Dragon St, Warwick, Queensland 4370 Australia +61 429 941 073 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/WarwickandDistrictHistoricalSocietyInc/info/
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The Warwick and District Historical Society Inc - Museum

Pringle Cottage is the home of the Warwick and District Historical Society and museum. Collecting and preserving Warwick's history.

Reviewed By Bruce7460

So much to see in the "Pringle Cottage Museum Complex". So many memories of the past and so well preserved. One of the better historical villages in Queensland

6 Laurel St, Toowoomba, Queensland 4350 Australia +61 13 18 72 [email protected] http://www.firstcoat.com.au/murals/
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First Coat Outdoor Gallery

Some of the most loved (and most photographed!) features of Toowoomba’s street scape are the more than 80 large scale street art murals dotted throughout the city. The amazing works are thanks to the First Coat International Art Festival that has brought nationally and internationally recognised outdoor artists to Toowoomba over many years. Grab your camera and wander through our streets and lanes to see how these once blank spaces have been brought to life by dozens of talented artists. Be sure to also check out the First Coat Artist Studio Space and Indoor Gallery run by the team behind organising this festival - based at 6 Laurel Street Toowoomba.

Reviewed By adventureswithemj - Brisbane, Australia

Do yourself a favour and allocate half a day to exploring all of the street art Toowoomba has to offer! There are some rally stunning pieces and it adds so much to this cool little city.

49 Albion Street, Warwick, Queensland 4370 Australia +61 7 4661 0434 http://www.warwickartgallery.com.au
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Warwick Art Gallery

7. Dogwood Crossing

Cnr Leichhardt - Warrego Hwys, Miles, Queensland 4415 Australia 6146285330 [email protected] http://www.dogwoodcrossing.com/
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Dogwood Crossing

The history of the district is celebrated at Dogwood Crossing, the cultural hub of Miles community. This building is architecturally stunning with seven-metre-tall stylised bottle trees forming a colonnade down its center. Home to the John Mullins Art Gallery, Library and IT Centre.

8. Miles Historical Village Museum

141 Murilla St, Miles, Queensland 4415 Australia +61 7 4627 1492 [email protected] http://www.mhv.org.au
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Miles Historical Village Museum

The Miles Historical Village Museum and Visitor Information Centre is open from 8.30 am until 4.30 pm every day except Christmas Day. The facility is located on the eastern entrance to Miles on the Warrego Highway. The Museum features over 34 original and replica buildings set in a streetscape reminiscent of a town from the late 1800s. Each building houses their own special collection. The facility also contains a War Museum containing photographs, stories, militaria from the Light Horse in WW1 through to the Vietnam War. The Norman Donpon Lapidary display houses a remarkable collection of fossil woods, ferns, fine agates, crystals and minerals from around the world. This facility takes the visitor on a nostalgic and surprising journey through the lives of the people of the district who lived, worked and socialised in this region. Each year thousands of visitors are impressed by the Historical Village Museum, it's collections and displays. An experience not to be missed!

Reviewed By olie293 - Buderim, Australia

I have always wanted to see this place and I am glad that I have finally seen it. This place is just amazing with all the displays well appointed with a huge amount of old historic stuff. It was a truly fascinating place to visit. The staff were great as well.

9. The Unique Egg

108 Victoria St, St George, Queensland 4487 Australia +61 7 4625 3490 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 127 reviews

The Unique Egg

Reviewed By kathym049 - Campbelltown, Australia

This was on our must-see list while in St George. Find the sign in the main street, and follow the emu/footprints. The work that has been put into these eggs is unbelievable, and the presentation is amazing. Well worth a visit.

10. Stanthorpe Museum

Stanthorpe, Queensland Australia +61 7 4681 1711 http://granitenet.com.au/groups/cultural/stanthorpe-museum
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Stanthorpe Museum

Reviewed By 722murrayh - Brisbane, Australia

This museum is a real credit to the local volunteers who have a put together a very informative and comprehensive display of a wide range of items spread across a number of old homes and buildings. Our kids enjoyed it (even the teenagers!) while their grandparents loved seeing things they had grown up with. Definitely worth stopping by while in Stanthorpe- this museum should be supported.

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