Nambour & District Historical Museum Assoc. Inc.
Nambour & District Historical Museum Assoc. Inc.
Nambour & District Historical Museum Assoc. Inc.
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
About
A hidden treasure trove of one of the most diverse collections of local history. Toys, military items, kitchenware, and locomotives from the now defunct Moreton Central Sugar Mill are among the many interesting exhibits for you to view. Special displays are also regularly rotating in addition to the wonderful permanent exhibits.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Marc C
Seven Hills, Australia2 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
I must say, this is the best country museum I have ever visited. The extensive well laid out and maintained site with fabulous restored exhibits are phenomenal. Located in the heart of Nambour, it is a great interactive family experience of history and engineering. A must while in Nambour located on the north-west fringes of the Sunshine Coast. Put aside at least 1 hour, you will need it.
Written 26 September 2023
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Pam D
Melbourne, Australia12 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
We were holidaying in Mooloolaba and decided to take a bus trip to visit Nambour. The highlight of our visit was the Nambour & District Historical museum. What a gem! Not to be missed. The $5.00 entry fee was so worth it! There is so much to see that is beautifully organised into thematic rooms - kitchen, hospital, schoolroom, fire brigade, war memorial, matchstick models of ships and London bridge, children’s room, wedding dresses, and downstairs the amazing steam engines and tools on display. There was also an informative video explaining the history of the sugar cane industry and steam engines used for the cane transportation. The staff at the museum are very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. We can highly recommend a visit!
Written 22 March 2024
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Wendy Z
Moorebank, Australia125 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
This museum is surprising. A lot to see. Favourite part of our experience was the interaction with the local volunteers and the official fluffy greeting dog. The enthusiasm was catching and who doesn't like to be greeted by a fur baby. Items on display have been thoughtfully presented, gathered into different rooms in the old school headmaster's house and restored and presented out the back undercover in the outdoor area. This museum is not only an historical representation of life in Nambour and surrounds, it is also a glimpse of Australian life. All schools in the area of this museum should schedule class outings to visit and see life from the past.
Written 8 June 2023
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Wendy Z
4 contributions
June 2023 • Couples
Thankfully this museum and others like it are keeping historical pieces for the younger generation to see how life was in earlier years. Many displays tugged at my heart strings, and brought back memories from my childhood. A special thankyou to the volunteers for keeping this museum functioning.
Written 2 June 2023
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L-J J
Brisbane, Australia255 contributions
Mar 2023
Last Saturday, we drove up from Brisbane to Nambour, were we visited the museum and absolutely loved the experience. Something for everyone to enjoy. Also took my young grandkids, 6 & 3 years. They loved the steam engines, plus the farming equipment and were fasinated by, in their words " all the old stuff". So much to see. The displays are very well presented, each in a themed room of this large historic house. Highly recommend a visit.
Written 12 March 2023
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Aussietravellers1000
Brisbane, Australia78 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
One of the best regional museums we've visited. Set in Nambour's oldest building you will find a wide array of wonderfully diverse items reflecting the rich history of the area. Beautifully presented & with very welcoming & knowledgeable staff, & only a $5 entry fee. We will definitely return as one visit is not enough to take it all in. Highly recommended.
Written 19 October 2021
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Red Kudu
Maidstone, UK192 contributions
June 2022 • Couples
The perfect collection of local memorabilia. Immaculately preserved, for a few dollars a head you can be absorbed for hours. Trace relatives, friends or family. See the old school, hospital, mill, kitchen, house or just about any part of life.
Written 10 June 2022
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Liz123802
Brisbane, Australia131 contributions
May 2019
Great little museum ... lots of information , local history of the sunshine coast ,,, very much worth taking the time to visit ... can park in the coles car park and walk across .... DON'T miss it
Written 26 January 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to leave your thoughts Liz. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit.
Written 12 July 2020
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natalie s
County Dublin, Ireland5 contributions
Jan 2019
Great little museum. A lot to interest all ages. This is run by people who seem to be passionate about what they do. They devote a lot of time looking after it. Well worth a visit.
Written 31 December 2019
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Thank you for your kind words Natalie. The volunteers are certainly very passionate and have so much information to share. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. Come back soon!
Written 12 July 2020
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Alec R
Frankston, Victoria, Australia98 contributions
Oct 2019
We visited this museum on Thurs. 10th. Oct 2019. The museum is very close to town, and covers all of its history, with various themed rooms, and a short but excellent vidio on the suger mill that has now been demolished. Various locomotives that were used to ferry the sugar cane to the mill are on display, as well as many other items of interest.
The museum opens on Thurs through to Sun. from !pm. till 4pm.
The museum opens on Thurs through to Sun. from !pm. till 4pm.
Written 10 October 2019
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Thank you for your review Alec, we are so pleased to receive your feedback rating and value you sharing what we have for others interest as well.
Written 12 July 2020
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