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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.


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Early Settlers Museum Brooweena

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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

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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

  • ANZAC Day Service
    ANZAC Day Service
    Thu, 25 Apr
    Brooweena
    25 Apr 2024, 8:45 am – 11:30 am
    Brooweena, Smith Cres, Brooweena QLD 4620, Australia
    25 Apr 2024, 8:45 am – 11:30 am
    Brooweena, Smith Cres, Brooweena QLD 4620, Australia
    ANZAC Day service held at the monument
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  • Brooweena Museum Market Day
    Brooweena Museum Market Day
    Sun, 23 June
    Early Settlers Museum Brooweena
    23 June 2024, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Early Settlers Museum Brooweena , Smith Cres, Brooweena QLD 4620, Australia
    23 June 2024, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Early Settlers Museum Brooweena , Smith Cres, Brooweena QLD 4620, Australia
    The 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
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  • Brooweena Museum Market Day
    Brooweena Museum Market Day
    Sun, 24 Nov
    Early Settlers Museum Brooweena
    24 Nov 2024, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Early Settlers Museum Brooweena , Smith Cres, Brooweena QLD 4620, Australia
    24 Nov 2024, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Early Settlers Museum Brooweena , Smith Cres, Brooweena QLD 4620, Australia
    The 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
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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.

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07 4129 9262

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