Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum
Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum
Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum
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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 'til 4.30pm Adult: $10 Child: $3 Groups Welcome.Open all school holidays. Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day.
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Jen M
1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Couples
Excellent museum, with so many interesting items on display. A great experience for all ages and with a very reasonable entry fee. Very helpful and friendly volunteers.
Written 19 November 2023
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Great review. Many thanks.
Regards
Brian
Written 26 November 2023
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ASHLEIGH S
1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Family
This little historical village is not little at all. There is so much to see and explore. We couldn't believe how large it really was, we just kept finding more and more to see. The collection is far bigger than we expected and it is so well displayed and put together. Each room tells a different story and some rooms feel like you have taken a step back in time. I am proud that my town has such a beautiful tribute to the past. And the volunteers of the Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum have done a remarkable job putting it all together.
Written 6 November 2023
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What a great review Ashleigh. I will make sure it is passed on to our volunteers. Many thanks
Brian
Written 19 November 2023
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Amelia B
Melbourne, Australia4 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Friends
Amazing muesem and staff. Much is bigger then expected and so much to see , so make sure you have plenty of time.
Written 5 November 2023
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Many thanks for review.
Brian
Written 19 November 2023
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Trish J
Hervey Bay, Australia2 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Friends
Great value for money and a fabulous way to spend a few hours reminiscing about things from your parents, grandparents or even your own childhood.
My friend and I went on a Sunday morning and were really surprised at the size of the site and the quality of the varied exhibits. We had a few laughs and shared some stories along the way.
My favourite display of the Maheno wreck, Urangan Pier and Fraser Island brought back fond memories of my childhood, growing up in Hervey Bay.
TIP: Make sure you have a water bottle with you as there's nowhere mid-site to buy a drink, only at reception.
Full credit to the many volunteers who have done a wonderful job sharing and preserving history for everyone to enjoy.
My friend and I went on a Sunday morning and were really surprised at the size of the site and the quality of the varied exhibits. We had a few laughs and shared some stories along the way.
My favourite display of the Maheno wreck, Urangan Pier and Fraser Island brought back fond memories of my childhood, growing up in Hervey Bay.
TIP: Make sure you have a water bottle with you as there's nowhere mid-site to buy a drink, only at reception.
Full credit to the many volunteers who have done a wonderful job sharing and preserving history for everyone to enjoy.
Written 24 October 2023
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What a great review Trish.
We are planning water stations mid site soon. Your commentb reinforces our decision.
Many Thanks
Regards
Brian
Written 29 October 2023
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Slr R
1 contribution
Sep. 2023 • Couples
Museum was excellent. Plenty of things to see and much bigger than we expected. A great history of Hervey Bay.
Written 11 October 2023
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Great Review. Thanks for the 5 Stars
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Brian
Written 12 October 2023
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Felicity D
1 contribution
Sep. 2023 • Friends
My friend and I spent a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon at the Hervey Bay Museum. We were amazed at the size of the place. It looks deceivingly small from the entrance.
The volunteer staff are fantastic. They are friendly, helpful and do an incredible job maintaining a huge collection.
We were so impressed with the size and layout of the place. It bought back so many memories from our youth and our parents and grandparents times and we learnt so much about what it was like in the area when it was first colonized.
I can highly recommend visiting the Hervey Bay museum. Make sure you allow a couple of hours.
The volunteer staff are fantastic. They are friendly, helpful and do an incredible job maintaining a huge collection.
We were so impressed with the size and layout of the place. It bought back so many memories from our youth and our parents and grandparents times and we learnt so much about what it was like in the area when it was first colonized.
I can highly recommend visiting the Hervey Bay museum. Make sure you allow a couple of hours.
Written 9 October 2023
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Great Review. Thanks for the 5 Stars
Regards
Brian
Written 12 October 2023
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Gene R J
Silver Spring, MD9,059 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
After paying A$10 each, we walked clockwise in and around the 22 fully exhibited buildings discovering lots of local interest, including; local rare Urangamite gems, Japanese glass fishing floats, gate sign quilt, pictures and furnishings of the new 1905 SS Maheno(wrecked on Fraser Is.), pictures and exhibits of Fraser Is logging, rare endemic Fraser Is. Creeper in bloom, 1903 Oldsmobile(cost $650), old grocery store with Campbell's soup and Kellog corn flakes and many old tractors, vehicles and equipment.
Written 8 October 2023
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Thanks for the 5 Stars and great review.
Regards
Brian
Written 12 October 2023
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John
Newcastle, Australia1 contribution
Sep. 2023 • Solo
Great museum well worth a visit I’ve been to a lot but this one has exhibits that I’ve never seen before. The displays that the volunteers demonstrated were excellent 👍
Written 10 September 2023
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Thanks for the 5 Stars and great review.
Regards
Brian
Written 14 September 2023
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Candice
35 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
What a ripper place. My husband and I both in our 40s had a really great time at the museum. Spend a few hours looking around.
We especially enjoyed the exhibit about the SS Mahona wreak after seeing it on the beach at Fraser the day prior.
We’ll worth the visit.
We especially enjoyed the exhibit about the SS Mahona wreak after seeing it on the beach at Fraser the day prior.
We’ll worth the visit.
Written 26 August 2023
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Thanks for the great review and 5 Stars.
Regards
Brian
Written 31 August 2023
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Scott M
Sydney, Australia477 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
A really excellent regional historical museum. We were not there on Sunday when the demonstrations occur .. I suspect that might bump it up to 5 stars
Written 21 August 2023
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Definitely 5 Stars on Sundays ScottM130. Thanks for the review.
Regards
Brian
Written 25 August 2023
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LWSadelaide
Adelaide, Australia2 contributions
Can I bring a little dog?
Brian T
Hervey Bay, Australia52 contributions
Dogs must be tied up at the Reception area. Unfortunately, due to past experiences, we cannot allow dogs into the Village.
sunshine4551
Brisbane, Australia43 contributions
Hi, We are visiting Hervey Bay and wondering do you do a group discount booking on a Sunday. The date would be the Sunday 2nd August and looking at later morning and our group of about 26-30 seniors from Caloundra . Thanking you. Regards Judy ( Caloundra)
Brian T
Hervey Bay, Australia52 contributions
Hi Judy
My apologies for not signing my reply.
Regards
Brian Taylor (MRM)
sandra c
Evans Head, Australia4 contributions
what are the opening hours for the village
Brian T
Hervey Bay, Australia52 contributions
Thank You for your enquiry.
We are open Friday and Saturday, 1pm to 4.30pm and Sunday from 10.30am to 4.30pm.
Sundays are the best days to visit as we do interactive demonstrations of woodturning, corn shelling and ropemaking from 1pm to 3pm. The Blacksmith is also operating during this time.
We are also open every afternoon duringschool holidays. Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Group visits are always welcome and if prebooked, we can organise demonstrations on any day. Call on 07 4124 6526.
Regards
Brian Taylor
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum
- Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum is open:
- Sun - Sun 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Fri - Sat 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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