MILLMERRAN MUSEUM
... proudly maintained by the Millmerran & District Historical Society Inc.
24 Charlotte Street Millmerran Q 4357
Step back in time and experience life as it was. Packed with thousands of historical objects and exhibitions, the Millmerran Museum has often been described as "one of the best in Queensland". A participating Museum in the Toowoomba Region Transport Heritage Trail, it features fourteen historical buildings spread over an acre of leafy grounds; extensive displays including a 1950's School House, "Water Baby" Exhibit, Farming, Military, Life as Pioneer Woman, Indigenous Artefacts, and so much more.
We are currently open by appointment only, so please don't hesitate to contact us to arrange your visit. Perhaps set aside a number of hours! Have a BYO cuppa or lunch on our Picnic Tables. Unfortunately, we have some areas which are not wheel-chair accessible as most of our old buildings require steps to enter.
We welcome BUS GROUPS and FAMILY GROUPS, and can offer morning and afternoon tea and light lunches. MEETING ROOM HIRE is also available. CLICK here for more information and a BOOKING FORM.
OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Entry $10 Students/Children $5
Tea/Coffee with Cake and Biscuits $15 per head (includes Museum Entry)
Light Lunch of Mixed Sandwiches with Tea/Coffee, Cake $20 per head (includes Museum Entry)
Larger Bus Groups $5 per head Entry
A handy Booking Form is available for your convenience, or phone:
Christine Turner 0402 576 453
Henry Baillie 0407 599 295
ADOPT-A-BUILDING PROGRAM
The Historical Society's fundraising program is underway. All proceeds will go towards much needed cleaning and preservation of our buildings and exhibits. How to donate? Click thru for full details.
LATEST NEWS: The Western Creek Rabbit fence boundary rider's hut was removed by the Rabbit Board as their lease will not be renewed. The hut was featured in the Western Creek Internment Camp book and on our Touring Map of the region to visit historic sites. We are now negotiating the future of the Gray's Gate hut and will keep you updated. (January 2024)
Here is the unedited RAW file interview with Kamii Maguire on ABC Qld Radio about why we need to preserve our historic buildings, however humble they may be:
THE WESTERN CREEK INTERNMENT
CAMPS OF World War II -
MILLMERRAN'S HIDDEN HISTORY
The second printing has now arrived and copies are available for purchase.
For more details about the Historical Society's latest publication, an independent review, and a BOOK ORDER FORM... CLICK HERE
CAPTAIN'S MOUNTAIN
HISTORY PROJECT
We are currently gathering information to add to our records of the early history of Captain's Mountain. Please get in touch if you can share anything at all - photos, stories, landholder information, Cheese Factory.
Read the full Report on the Captain's Mountain Tennis Club from October 1943 to June 1946:
"WATER BABY"
EXHIBIT
After many years in the planning, one of the most historically significant items of memorabilia in the Millmerran Museum - the fully restored 150 yr old "Water Baby" was given a Grand Opening on 1 May 2021. Click for more info. You can also watch a short slideshow on YouTube:
GROUP BOOKINGS/
CATERING
For special events, bus groups, family reunions, etc. catering can be provided with prior arrangement. We offer light lunches, morning and afternoon tea, with reduced entry fees for larger groups. Meeting hire rooms are also available. For Booking Form and further information:
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Volunteering: The Millmerran Museum & Historical Society wouldn't exist without a dedicated team of volunteers. Join us!
Become a Member: Information
Genealogy: Family researchers: We collect and preserve both genealogical and related historical information.