Beenleigh Historical Village & Museum
Beenleigh Historical Village & Museum
Beenleigh Historical Village & Museum
4.5
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
About
Beenleigh Historical Village & Museum (BHV&M) takes you on a journey of years gone by. This collection of our Early Australian heritage is organised as a village and dedicated to preserving the cultural legacy of the old Beenleigh region for current and future generations. A popular tourist destination for school students, families & seniors tours, the Beenleigh Historical Village features early Australia memorabilia, collections of items and even entire buildings which have been lovingly preserved and restored. We're also a favourite location for car and bike clubs, and special functions such as weddings. There are twenty heritage buildings filled with original items used by those who lived in the 1860s and onward. We offer guided or self guided tour bookings, you can even add Billy tea and Damper to your experience or pop in and take a leisurely stroll through the Village.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Sonali
Brisbane, Australia2 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Pretty impressive look at colonial history of Australia. The printing press exhibit and school were particularly good demonstrations that my kids loved. I was disappointed that there was not a welcome to country or acknowledgement of the indigenous exclusions that were present at that time. There was a bush Tucker walk which was centred around indigenous knowledge. However there was no accountability explaining the lands were never ceded. A real missed opportunity for truth telling. Worth a visit my children loved it but I found myself having to explain things with an anti-colonial lens so they would have a fuller picture of our history.
Written 5 October 2022
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Christine
13 contributions
Dec 2019
I visited with family while I am on holiday here. It was nice to have a look around the stalls with lots of handmade goods.The houses were interesting showing a by-gone age. We had cake and coffee in the cafe which was very nice and lots of tables. An enjoyable morning.
Written 13 January 2020
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Melissa M
Beenleigh, Australia62 contributions
Dec 2018 • Solo
This is a unique place to visit. All buildings are authentic, from the local area. They are filled with the most fascinating relics as well. The volunteers do a wonderful job maintaining the site and providing guided tour information.
On site is a great cafe, with fabulous food options.
Also onsite is a local art gallery well worth a look.
Great for school groups.
On site is a great cafe, with fabulous food options.
Also onsite is a local art gallery well worth a look.
Great for school groups.
Written 15 February 2019
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Wendy F
Brisbane, Australia57 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
Went there for lunch in a group of 20 that had been booked about a month prior. The food and service was terrible. A few of our diners had to wait an hour before getting their meals, which were same as others in the group i.e . quiche and salad. There were only six other people besides us at the time who knows how long they waited. Staffing seemed to be the issue. One cook and one waitress/cashier. Food tasteless. The historic village is worth a visit but don't bother with the cafe unless you just want coffee and cake and there are only a few diners.
Written 2 September 2018
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MadelineW1948
Brisbane, Australia119 contributions
Dec 2016 • Friends
Despite booking a group for breakfast months in advance and confirming three days before things were very disorganised. Previously we had table service but this was not available any longer. We waited over half an hour for our pre ordered platters of fruit and pastries, another half an hour before being told by the 2 staff members that they were not expecting us to order breakfast even though it was a Christmas breakfast for 16 people! When I phoned the owner she blamed the staff who had just blamed her for lack of communication. I was very embarrassed for my group as I had made the booking. Four of our group decided to leave. Although the owner apologised she also indicated that it wasn't her fault and no compensation was offered.
Written 11 December 2016
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Benny053
Brisbane, Australia272 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Having lived in the area for over 25 years and having driven past many many times, at the suggestion of a few neighbours, we decided to stop. From the historical perspective, it was a great idea but having travelled a bit, this was not as exciting as expected nor as drab as it was. The cafe was no help in making visitors feel great or lift their spirits.
Written 13 November 2018
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Ljudan M
1 contribution
Nov 2018 • Friends
Fantastic event - especially because the story told was true and descendants of that family were in the performance. Aboriginal history through an Aborihinal lens for a change. Dark but refreshing.
Written 3 November 2018
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Lesley M
Brisbane Region, Australia181 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
The historical village is still a great place to visit but it seems to have lost its identity somewhat. Kids and pensioners love the history with the old houses etc but the cafe is definitely sub standard with a boring menu. The coffee isn't good either which is a shame as Beenleigh needs a good coffee place. The gift shop is virtually non existent. It could be so much better. I hope management can improve things soon...
Written 26 October 2017
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Sue P
Beenleigh, Australia77 contributions
June 2017 • Couples
Visited the Beenleigh Historical Village twice recently. Lovely place to while away a couple of hours looking at all the historical buildings and displayed items. It is tucked away just off the M1 highway (Exit 35). A lovely green oasis with a great little cafe/ restaurant as well. Nice food, reasonably priced, lovely staff and great outlook. Also has one old house set up as an art gallery with art works by local artists for sale. As an added bonus they do weddings here also. A must do if you have interstate or overseas visitors. Kids enjoy the experience too.
Written 9 August 2017
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ashdavid100
Brisbane, Australia19 contributions
July 2017 • Couples
Great little place to go and visit for the afternoon to find out about our early industrialisation/farming era in South Queensland. Quaint little church and school house as well. I highly recommend going and checking out the wood carving shack and having a chat to Radha, he's incredibly down to earth guy and loves to tell stories with his artworks. Top bloke.
The only reason I didn't give the review five stars is because we had some confusion with entry pricing - concession prices are valid for pensioners on a commonwealth concession card only and unfortunately doesn't include full time students. However, it is only $2 difference between concession and adult prices. I feel like this should be made clearer on their website and facebook pages.
That being said, I really enjoyed my visit and taking pictures of the incredible history they have stored in the yard. Highly recommend for a day out!
The only reason I didn't give the review five stars is because we had some confusion with entry pricing - concession prices are valid for pensioners on a commonwealth concession card only and unfortunately doesn't include full time students. However, it is only $2 difference between concession and adult prices. I feel like this should be made clearer on their website and facebook pages.
That being said, I really enjoyed my visit and taking pictures of the incredible history they have stored in the yard. Highly recommend for a day out!
Written 21 July 2017
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What is cost of entry fee for seniors
Written 6 July 2018
Whzt is cost of entry fee for senior
Written 6 July 2018
Went with a group of 7 others to the new dinner and show, "Spirit of the Red Sands" a couple of weeks ago. Did not realize it was an "industry night" and show is still in its "rehearsal stage" and grounds not finished. We were charged $89 each, which i thought was way overpriced for what we got. Granted the meal was nice, or though served too late. I did not appreciate the walk between each act over uneven and dangerous ground in the semi darkness and sitting on wet hay bales at one of them. The seating in the tents was on same level as the "actors" and you couldn't see properly between other peoples heads. I think this attraction needs a lot of work and thought put into it before opening properly, taking into account people with mobility issues especially and the pricing needs to decrease. For us, once was enough and anyone that asks me about it will be told truthfully what to expect so they can make their own judgement.
Written 26 February 2018
I haven’t attended this, so cannot comment.
Written 26 February 2018
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