Beaudesert Historical Society and Museum
Tours and Activities
The Beaudesert Historical Society and Museum was founded in 11 April 1961. The building also houses the museum collection.
Description
The Pioneer Cottage, originally built in 1875 by a pioneer on his Kerry property, was given to the society by his grandshildren and rebuilt entirely of hand hewn timbers, slats and shingle roof and furnished with a four-poster bed, large cedar side-board and nu,erous articles portray the life of the early pioneers.
The museum houses a comprehensive display of horse drawn vehicles, bullock yokes, farm implements and a completely restored bullock wagon. there is also a photographic display of over 1000 photos.
School groups and tourist groups are welcome and given a guided tour. Bookings are essential for groups, call the secretary on 07 5541 1284.Devonshire Tea for groups can also be arranged.
Admission: $3 Adults; School children: 50c; Infants: free; Devonshire Tea: $3
Hours:
9am - 4pm daily
Map
54 Brisbane Street, Beaudesert