Museums of Townsville
- Galleries, Museums and Collections (6)
- Maritime Museum of Townsville The Maritime Museum of Townsville is best known for its display about the doomed ship SS Yongala, sunk south of Townsville in 1911 with the loss of all 122 on board. The display includes a video recording showing the discovery and archaeology of the wreck, one of the worlds premier wreck dive sites. Other fascinating exhibits include The Womens War Two display, which provides an insight into the lives of women living and working in Townsville during the Second World War; information about the Royal Australian Navy, the history of Townsville and its port, and the hard hat diving industry of Townsville. A model boat building room, boat shed, small research library and barbecue area can also be found here.
- Museum Of Tropical Queensland Discover the natural and cultural heritage of North Queensland at the world-class Museum of Tropical Queensland. Located in the heart of Townsville, the Museum has temporary and permanent exhibitions to captivate visitors and our ever-changing school holiday programs offer something for kids of all ages.
- National Trust Heritage Centre The National Trust Heritage Centre in Townsville is a collection of three heritage houses furnished and restored to their original period glory. These include a Worker's Dwelling (1878), The Currajong (1889) - a grand villa residence, and The Farmhouse (1921) - an example of an early house occupied by North Queensland farmers. Guided tours are available.
- Perc Tucker Regional Gallery Housed in one of Townsvilles finest heritage buildings, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery is a dynamic visual arts centre and has a significant collection of North Queensland art.
- Townsville Museum and Historical Society The Townsville Museum and Historical Society has two large exhibition halls displaying artefacts relating to Townsville's medical, artistic, technological and social history. It is located in the suburb of Currajong, in the former Traffic Training Centre building. As well as its extensive artefact collections, the Museum also owns a large number of photographs and plans of Townsville and a more limited collection of documents and books relating to North Queensland.
- Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts A contemporary art gallery in Townsville showcasing local and other acclaimed artists. See the world from another perspective. Recognised as a national leader in community-based, contemporary visual arts; Umbrella Studio Association Incorporated is an inclusive, not-for-profit, members based exhibition and studio space which drives innovation, invites experimentation, encourages excellence and inspires appreciation for contemporary visual arts in North Queensland and beyond.
- Historical Sites and Heritage Locations (3)
- Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park Set in a scenic coastal location amongst open woodland and vine thickets, this park features an historic quarantine station, established in 1915. The station was initially used to quarantine passengers on incoming ships. During World War II the area was a strategic defence location. American and Australian armies set up camps on nearby beaches and used the Quarantine Station as a hospital.
- Castle Hill Castle Hill is a red rock monolith in the heart of Townsville offering panoramic views, and a slice of military history. There is a popular walking track for fitness focused locals, with a rocky goat track a favourite for shedding those unwanted kilos. A road offers access for vehicles and pedestrians. The hill is just metres short of being classified as a mountain.
- The Strand Park Townsville War Memorial Don't use Townsville war memorial's clock tower to check the time: its clock faces have long been replaced by four plaques depicting an eagle, crossed swords, anchor and the seal of the City of Townsville. As early as 1925, the clocks were unreliable as a time-piece and were later removed.
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