The TOP 10 BEST Museums in Barlil QLD

Around 150 years ago, Maryborough was one of Australia's largest and busiest ports. Now Portside offers beautiful open spaces, spectacular river views and a chance to soak up history against a backdrop of glorious colonial architecture.

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At the Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum expect the unexpected - the unusual, the quirky and eclectic amongst 4000 items of military and colonial memorabilia, which form displays of exceptional quality. The museum provides a testament to not only those heroes who fought in distant lands to ensure our way of life and prosperity, but also those courageous and determined people who pioneered and progressed the Maryborough area for almost two centuries. The exhibits include 3 Victoria Crosses, a Cross of Valour, many other significant medals, uniforms and period costumes as well as historic vehicles and scale models of ships and planes. For the art lover there is trench art, paintings, murals, wood sculpture and relief carving. Pianists entertain visitors with everything from old wartime favourites to jazz and recent popular music. All this as well as a 2000 book library, primarily of Australian and NZ military history, are housed in a magnificent heritage listed structure built in 1879. Research facilities, including photocopying, are available for family historians. The Museum is part of Maryborough's Portside district which runs from the Brolga Theatre along the Mary River to the Marina and extends out to parts of Kent, Bazaar and March Streets in the CBD. Maryborough's once thriving wharves are long gone, but in their place is an exceptional heritage precinct called Portside - with sensational parklands, museums, restaurants, art galleries, historic pubs, steam train rides and river cruises.

Childers Arts Space (CHARTS) features exhibitions from both local and visiting artists nationally, locally and internationally. The art gallery is situated upstairs alongside the Palace Memorial.

The Maleny History Preservation & Restoration Society collects and preserves the history of Maleny for future generations. The Historical Village is also the home of the Maleny Men's Shed and Blackall Range Horseless Carriage Club. We hold events throughout the year including an annual Pioneer Day and Country Music Day. We also host other public functions as well as catering for bus trips, family reunions and events, (birthdays) and family research. Our village has two historical houses, Priscilla Cottage and the Lawley house which are open to the public on special days and if requested.

Warra Progress and Heritage Society Inc, nestled in the charming town of Warra, is dedicated to preserving local history and heritage. Embracing the spirit of community, our projects bring people together. A recent Significance Assessment declared our park an Historical Precinct, housing historical gems such as the old Railway Station, former Haystack School, quaint Warra jail, heritage Windmill, and vintage Tractor and Plough. Join us on our journey to celebrate and safeguard our heritage. Visit our website, Facebook page, and tourism brochure, a collaboration with the Western Downs Regional Council.