Museums and Galleries Fraser Coast
Museums and Galleries Fraser Coast
Located at 311 Kent Street, Maryborough, Gatakers Artspace is committed to supporting and promoting the art activities of individuals and groups within our community. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 1pm.
Entry is free. For further information, contact Gatakers Artspace on (07) 4190 5723.
Soak up history against a backdrop of glorious colonial architecture and riverside parklands as you explore Maryborough's original port district. Located in Wharf Street, Maryborough 3 Museums all located in the one street and within short walking distance of each other. Open Hours: 9.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday; 9.30am to 12.30pm Saturday and Sunday (excluding some public holidays).
Portside offers an incredible range of heritage experiences with heritage-listed restaurants, cafes and pubs, museums and historical collections, unique links to Mary Poppins, inspiring art and culture at Gatakers Artspace, and beautiful Queens Park - one of Australia's first botanic gardens.
Purchase a Portside Heritage Pass - one admission pass includes entry to the Customs House Interpretive Centre, the Bond Store Museum and the Maryborough Military and Colonial Museum.
The Hervey Bay Regional Gallery is situated within the Fraser Coast Cultural Centre at 166 Old Maryborough Road, Hervey Bay.
Showcasing the work of talented local, interstate and touring exhibitions, the Gallery is the heart of arts and culture in the Fraser Coast. With new exhibitions every 6-8 weeks, be sure to visit the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery regularly, to enjoy the latest works on show. Each exhibition is celebrated by an opening event, where visitors can view the latest artworks, enjoy music from talented local performers and mingle with art enthusiasts.
The Hervey Bay Regional Gallery provides opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy the arts. Children are invited to discover their creative sides at monthly workshops. The Hervey Bay Regional Gallery is open 7 days a week from 10am – 4pm, excluding some public holidays.
For further information or to subscribe to the galleries email list and receive information on upcoming events, please phone the Gallery on 4197 4206.
Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum
Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum is situated at 13 Zephyr Street, Scarness. The museum covers some 1.2 hectares that features:
- 21 buildings from the early days
- 12,000 items, both large and small
- holds interactive demonstrations of some of the skills early settlers needed to survive in what was a harsh and untamed environment
- show you what life was like for the people who settled the area
The Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum is a multi-award winning attraction designed for the whole family. It will take you back to a time when life was tough and you needed to be resourceful to survive in Hervey Bay.
Open Fridays and Saturdays from 1pm to 4:30pm and Sundays from 10:30am to 4:30pm. Demonstrations are held from 1pm to 3pm each day.
