What to do and see in Townsville, Queensland: The Best Museums

June 21, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

Discover the best top things to do in Townsville, Australia including Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts, Sylvia Ditchburn Fine Art Gallery, Museum Of Underwater Art - Coral Greenhouse, Museum of Tropical Queensland, Maritime Museum of Townsville, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Pinnacles Gallery, Townsville Museum and Historical Society, Army Museum North Queensland, The Drill Hall Studio.
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1. Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts

482 Flinders Street Townsville, Townsville, Queensland 4810 Australia +61 7 4772 7109 http://umbrella.org.au/
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Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts

Umbrella Studio is a not-for-profit, members based exhibition and studio space that has more than 25 different contemporary art exhibitions a year on display. The gallery hosts a variety of workshops and events, delivers projects for all parts of the community and supports local artists, designers and creative talent to grow. Free entry, all visitors welcome.

Shop 1, 261 Flinders Street, Townsville, Townsville, Queensland 4810 Australia +61 419 790 245 [email protected] http://sylviaditchburnfineartgallery.com
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Sylvia Ditchburn Fine Art Gallery

Specialises in tropical landscapes. Sylvia is well known as one of north Queensland's foremost artists. Working with gouache on acid-free rag paper and oils or acrylic on canvas Sylvia's paintings reflect the ambience of natural environments from the beach to the bush.

3. Museum Of Underwater Art - Coral Greenhouse

John Brewer Reef Great Barrier Reef Coral Greenhouse, Townsville, Queensland 4810 Australia +61 1800 801 902 [email protected] http://www.moua.com.au
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Museum Of Underwater Art - Coral Greenhouse

The 'Coral Greenhouse' is located in the heart of the Greater Barrier Reef Marine Park at John Brewer Reef and is the largest MOUA installation, sharing a message of reef conservation and restoration. It is the first-ever underwater building created by Artist Jason DeCaires Taylor, who hopes to advance education and offer opportunities for scientists, marine students and tourists to engage in action-based learning and to conduct globally important research on coral reef restoration and new technology. The Coral Greenhouse is located approximately 2 hour boat journey from Townsville city. The best way to experience the Coral Greenhouse is by booking a dive or snorkel experience with one of our approved tourism operators. If you would like to dive MOUA but aren’t a certified diver, book an introductory dive to experience the best of this magical underwater art installation.

Reviewed By ianmI2404UO

Really huge installation and fantastic sculptures. Was lucky enough to watch some of the corals being planted in the green house, really looking to coming back over the years and watching them grow. The Museum is on sand, and the nearby reefs are epic. Really high coral cover and lots of fish and colour.

4. Museum of Tropical Queensland

70-102 Flinders St, Townsville, Queensland 4810 Australia +61 7 4726 0600 [email protected] http://www.mtq.qm.qld.gov.au
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Museum of Tropical Queensland

Want to explore a shipwreck, dive on the Great Barrier Reef and visit a rainforest, all in one day? Situated in the city centre, the Museum showcases life in the tropics from dinosaurs to modern day, with our travelling exhibitions and local displays adding a touch of the unexpected. The Museum is family-friendly and has free activities and tours every day including a great activity where you can help fire a ships cannon (at 11am and 2.30Pm daily, covered shoes required). Our Cafe is open from 10am to 3pm daily and serves great coffee, milkshakes, fresh sandwiches, wraps, slices and more. There are gluten-free options as well. And we've got FREE WiFi!

Reviewed By SallieRae

We visited the Museum of Tropical Queensland and were fascinated by the story of the HMS Pandora, it’s journey in 1790 to try to reclaim the HMS Bounty and its subsequent shipwreck on the Great Barrier Reef in 1791. The museum contains a life-size model of the bow of the HMS Pandora that provides enormous insight into the construction and size of the ship. The museum also houses numerous artifacts and provides visual storytelling of the discovery and investigation of the shipwreck of the HMS Pandora. A thoroughly enjoyable and informative museum.

5. Maritime Museum of Townsville

42 - 68 Palmer St South Townsville, Townsville, Queensland 4810 Australia +61 7 4721 5251 [email protected] http://www.townsvillemaritimemuseum.org.au/
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Maritime Museum of Townsville

Reviewed By AussiePD - Alexandra Hills, Australia

We have been to over 70 countries and so at least that many Maritime Museums - likely a few hundred.. While the Townsville Maritime Museum cannot be compared to the biggest and best in major shipping cities such as Cobh, Norfolk, Southampton, Belfast etc it is excellent when compared to those in smaller cities and town. The displays & models are very interesting and bought back many memories from incidents like the HMAS Melbourne & HMAS Voyager and our visits to and seeing the actual boats, rafts and ships. A visit here is highly recommended.

Corner of Denham and Flinders St, Townsville, Queensland 4810 Australia +61 7 4727 9011 [email protected] http://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities-and-recreation/theatres-and-galleries/perc-tucker-regional-gallery
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Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

Perc Tucker Regional Gallery is Townsville's premier art gallery, and is owned and operated by Townsville City Council.

Reviewed By A-Reel - Townsville, Australia

The art epicentre of Townsville conveniently located in the CBD with free entry - get amongst it. The Michael Pope Portugal sketch exhibit in October 2018 is excellent.

Riverway, Village Boulevard Thuringowa Central, Townsville, Queensland 4817 Australia +61 7 4773 8871 http://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/facilities-and-recreation/theatres-and-galleries/pinnacles-gallery
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Pinnacles Gallery

Pinnacles Gallery is a dynamic art space committed to community engagement, artistic development and contemporary practice.Pinnacles Gallery is owned and operated by Townsville City Council.

8. Townsville Museum and Historical Society

231 Hugh St Currajong, Townsville, Queensland 4812 Australia +61 7 4775 7838 http://www.townsvillemuseum.com.au/
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Townsville Museum and Historical Society

9. Army Museum North Queensland

Jezzine Barracks, 1 Mitchell St North Ward, Townsville, Townsville, Queensland 4810 Australia +61 7 4721 1495 [email protected] http://armymuseumnorthqueensland.webs.com/
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Army Museum North Queensland

Located at Jezzine Barracks in Townsville, the Museum collects and exhibits objects and stories relating to the history of the Australian Army in North Queensland.

Reviewed By elissainadelaide - Adelaide Hills, Australia

Shout out to the lovely and very dedicated volunteers at this Museum. The work and thought that has gone into the displays is obvious. Set on the now public grounds of Jezzine Barracks, the Museum provides a comprehensive account of Australia’s military history and the rolls of honour for WW1 and WW2 are just beautiful.

10. The Drill Hall Studio

27 Mitchell St, Townsville, Queensland 4810 Australia +61 7 4721 2634 [email protected] http://www.thedrillhallstudio.com.au
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The Drill Hall Studio

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