About
Brooweena Historical Village and Museum
The Brooweena Historical Village provides a fascinating glimpse of the past with its tranquil rural setting in the centre of the township of Brooweena, 47 kilometres north of Maryborough.
This area was first settled by Europeans in 1849 and the town developed with the arrival of the railway line in 1889. The local sawmill opened in 1924 and closed in November 2013. Sugar production is also a major industry.
In 1892 the first shop was built in the township, followed by the station master's cottage. In 1915 the Woocoo Shire Office was built and is now housed in the complex.
This charming historical village at Brooweena has an extensive array of memorabilia, equipment, musical instruments and aboriginal rock carvings, housed in a collection of 12 heritage buildings in a tranquil bush setting.
The complex includes blacksmith's shop, butcher shop, wash house, original 1915 Council Office and an authentic rustic barn with a collection of bullock and horse drawn vehicles.
There is an original settler's slab dwelling with detached kitchen, dairy shed, former C.W.A. rooms, an old railway goods shed, railway station and old carriage, along with a school and church display. There are also catering and picnic areas.
OPENING HOURS
Come Visit
The second and fourth Sunday of the month from 10am – 3pm (other times by prior arrangement).
Early Settlers Museum Brooweena Admission
Step into the past
Admission: $5 (children free ) Concessions are available for group bookings with homemade lunch, morning or afternoon tea, on a day suitable for your group, contact us for a quote.
The Brooweena Historical Village is located on Smith Crescent. Most buildings are wheelchair accessible.
Parking available for Buses, RV's and Vehicles towing caravan's.
Upcoming Events
Sun, 23 MarEarly Settlers Museum Brooweena23 Mar 2025, 8:00 am – 12:00 pmEarly Settlers Museum Brooweena , Smith Cres, Brooweena QLD 4620, Australia23 Mar 2025, 8:00 am – 12:00 pmEarly Settlers Museum Brooweena , Smith Cres, Brooweena QLD 4620, AustraliaThe museum is open during markets for a wonder through yester year, gold coin donation, pick up a bargain, gift or treasure at one of our many stalls, grab a drink & sausage sizzle from the museum kitchen. We are only a short drive away
Fri, 25 AprBrooweena25 Apr 2025, 8:45 am – 11:30 amBrooweena, Smith Cres, Brooweena QLD 4620, Australia- Sun, 22 JuneEarly Settlers Museum Brooweena22 June 2025, 8:00 am – 12:00 pmEarly Settlers Museum Brooweena , Smith Cres, Brooweena QLD 4620, Australia22 June 2025, 8:00 am – 12:00 pmEarly Settlers Museum Brooweena , Smith Cres, Brooweena QLD 4620, AustraliaThe museum is open during markets for a wonder through yester year, gold coin donation, pick up a bargain, gift or treasure at one of our many stalls, grab a drink & sausage sizzle from the museum kitchen. We are only a short drive away
- Sun, 23 NovEarly Settlers Museum Brooweena23 Nov 2025, 8:00 am – 12:00 pmEarly Settlers Museum Brooweena , Smith Cres, Brooweena QLD 4620, Australia23 Nov 2025, 8:00 am – 12:00 pmEarly Settlers Museum Brooweena , Smith Cres, Brooweena QLD 4620, AustraliaThe museum is open during markets for a wonder through yester year, gold coin donation, pick up a bargain, gift or treasure at one of our many stalls, grab a drink & sausage sizzle from the museum kitchen. We are only a short drive away
Products
What’s in Stock
Moments In Time Vol 2
Volume 2 of Moments in Time is a beautiful hardback book full of interesting historical photos & information from our region. For the very first time the museums of our region, have worked together to create a truly wonderful publication. They are available to purchase from our museum for $40 or email us for a postage quote.
