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Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum

278 Reviews

#1 of 4 things to do in Scarness

Museums, History Museums

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13 Zephyr St, Scarness, Hervey Bay, Queensland 4655, Australia

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“So much to see and learn”

I didn’t expect this place to be anything special but we spent a couple of hours here and... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

JCoopz

Melbourne, Australia

“Don't miss this!”

Fascinating look back into history of Hervey Bay. Buildings have been reconstructed so you can... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

Susan W

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4.5 278 reviews

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Very good20%
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“couple of hours”(16 reviews)

“hervey bay”(68 reviews)

“run by volunteers”(9 reviews)

About

Multi-award winning tourist attraction with 21 buildings and 12000 exhibits.Free Barbecue facilities. Interactive demonstrations on Sundays, 1pm to 3pm. Blacksmith, Wood Turner, Corn Sheller, Rope Maker. Open Fri, Sat, 1pm 'til 4.30pm. Sun, 10.30am...more

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Suggested duration: 2-3 hours

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13 Zephyr St, Scarness, Hervey Bay, Queensland 4655, Australia

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JCoopz

Melbourne, Australia

Reviewed 1 week ago

So much to see and learn

I didn’t expect this place to be anything special but we spent a couple of hours here and thoroughly enjoyed it. Each building is set up as it would have looked in days gone by so you can imagine what it would have been like...More

1 Thank JCoopz

Thanks JCoopz for your great review. I regularly pass these on to our members and they appreciate the visitors comments. We also would love to be able to do the demonstrations more often but as you say, we are all volunteers and getting more to...More

Susan W

Reviewed 1 week ago

Don't miss this!

Fascinating look back into history of Hervey Bay. Buildings have been reconstructed so you can visualise exactly what life was like. Displays of dresses worn by actual town inhabitants at their weddings etc. old cameras, history of how technology has evolved with old radiograms on...More

Thank Susan W

Thanks Susan W Love your review. I save them all to show our volunteers. Regards Brian

Sheelagh D

Shearwater

164

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Brilliant visit to Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum

Can thoroughly recommend a visit to this museum- young or old. Something for everyone. Demonstrations are full of interest and all the volunteers are to be congratulated on the work they do. Excellent afternoon

Thank Sheelagh D

Thanks for your great review Sheelagh D. I will pass on to our volunteers. Regards Brian

LibbySmith

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

More than it seems

We walked to the Historical village from our caravan park at Scarness, we were not sure what to expect. We visited in a Sunday and were advised on entry that there were demonstrations of rope making, corn husking, black smithing & wood turning. There is...More

Thank LibbySmith

Thanks for your review LibbySmith. We really love getting reviews and pass them on to our volunteers. Regards Brian

Maree S

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Fantastic!

Absolutely stunning display. So well organized and displayed. Well worth the time to visit. Very friendly staff.

Thank Maree S

Thanks so much for your great review Maree S Regards Brian

Carol M

Hobart, Australia

173

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

A great afternoon.

An excellent village museum set an well maintained grounds, you can't help but wander throughout the exhibits and the various displays and take in the history. A very good Maheno display and I was particularly taken with the schoolhouse and fire engine. Plenty of room...More

Thank Carol M

Thanks Carol M for your review. We really appreciate your comments. Regards Brian

lynf97

Melbourne, Australia

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Excellent historical display.

This is one of the best Pioneer Museums we've seen. Well worth the entry price. Nineteen buildings on 3 acres, with lots of detail in the collections of historical artifacts.

Thank lynf97

Thanks for your review lunf97. Much appreciated and very true. Regards Brian

penkem2477

Ballina, Australia

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Time travel back to the past

A lovely, realistic village of days gone by. Only negative would be that we did not allow ourselves enough time to do the displays justice. You need 2 hours minimum.

Thank penkem2477

Thanks for the review penkem2477 Yes, it's surprising how big we are once you are inside. 2 hours minimum. Regards Brian

Stinna J

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Bigger than it looks

Visited in August. The museum had so many interesting displays, there was even a short corn flower production and smithing showcase. The people running it are very kind. Definitely worth the price of 10 ausd to support this little gem.

Thank Stinna J

Thanks for your review Stenna J. Appreciated. Regards Brian

The_Lack_Family

Hervey Bay, Australia

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

A gem

This museum covers all sorts of historical aspects of Hervey Bay that you would struggle to find elsewhere. I was interested to read that the very successful coffee business failed when the adjoining forest was cut down (by members of the same family) leaving the...More

Thank The_Lack_Family

Thank you so much for your review. I will pass along to our volunteers. Regards Brian

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LWSadelaide

Can I bring a little dog?

2 October 2016|

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Dogs must be tied up at the Reception area. Unfortunately, due to past experiences, we cannot allow dogs into the Village.

Carol B

When is it open

6 September 2016|

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We now have EFTPOS. The Historical Village is open Fridays 1pm - 4 30pm Saturday 1pm till 4.40pm & Sunday 10.30 till 4.30pm. All Q'land school & public holidays, closed xmas day & Good Friday,