Situated opposite the Jackaroo ( and highly recommended by Sarena ) A lot of effort has been put in by Vounteers to creat a well and informative look at the local history from the Aboriginals to the present day -- and all their were asking was for a donation !! A must see for anyone passing through Mareeba
Great local history lesson of the region. The struggles over the decades can be seen in the many static displays. The staff at the centre are both knowledgeable about their area and very passionate about there work as well. This Museum is run mainly by local volunteers. Well worth a visit if you are in the area where there is much more to see and I am sure the volunteer staff will tell you all about the attractions in the area. A gold coin donation is all that they ask for entry or even better exit when you have seen their great displays.
This place is at the back of the tourist office and is gold coin donation,and it's so well looked after ,so many interactive things for the kids and so much fun,can't believe its free! Lots of information about the local history well done
Operational clothes dryers and telephone systems.Definitely worth a stop over and quite a lot of interesting stuff all for a donation. Probably the best attraction of the area (specially since I am not a coffee person).
I've been to some museums in my travels, both in Australia and overseas, but the Mareeba heritage museum would have to rate as the best Regional Township Museum in Queensland.There is so much to look at and learn about Mareeba and its district, you will need a lot of time.The staff were helpful with other attraction information and the whole museum complex is Free, we gave a good donation...the visit was really worth it.
Great displays from almost every aspect of the regions history. Allow the older visitor to get nostalgic for a simpler time and the younger visitor to wonder what life was like back in the day. A lot of historical everyday items that have vanished with modern life.
Attached to the local tourist Bureau this was worth the time spent to walk around and look at what the past was like in Mareeba
How great was this and it is free thank you to everyone who put the time and effort into this large display
We unexpectedly spent almost three hours here. So, have plenty of time up your sleeve. The museum is free, but there is an opportunity to donate as you see fit. The place is almost like a full scale replica of the good old days. There is so much to see and read about the tobacco industry that was so fundamental in Mareeba's history. We thoroughly enjoyed this visit. Like most things, you get out of it what you wish. I couldn't imagine just breezing through this place though.
information, friendly and a great historical display, a great place to find out all information about the area