School & Group Visits

Townsville Museum offers students the opportunity to step beyond the classroom and experience local history through real objects, displays and stories.

Students can explore exhibits covering early Townsville life, household items before electricity, business records, printing, communication, medical equipment, pharmacy items, dolls, civic history and more.

A visit to the museum can support learning around local history, community, technology, communication, everyday life and how Townsville has changed over time.

The museum is also suitable for a range of organised group visits, including:

• Seniors’ groups
• Social groups
• Community organisations
• Clubs
• Historical societies
• Corporate groups
• Special interest groups

Group visits give visitors time to explore the museum’s collections, enjoy the displays and share memories or stories connected to Townsville’s past.

To help the museum prepare for your visit, please contact the team in advance with the following details:

• Preferred visit date and time
• Type of group or organisation
• Approximate number of visitors
• Age range of visitors, if relevant
• Any accessibility or mobility requirements
• Any specific areas of interest

This helps the volunteer team confirm availability and provide current information about access, parking, arrival arrangements and group suitability.

Limited onsite parking is available, including an accessible parking space near the entrance. Additional street parking may be available nearby on Barbeler Street, subject to availability and local signage.

For school groups, buses, seniors’ groups or larger organised visits, please contact the museum before arrival to discuss suitable drop-off and parking arrangements.

To arrange a school or group visit, please contact Townsville Museum or complete the enquiry form with your preferred date, group size and visit details.