Hidden gems: Local history museums in Australia

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Australia. This list contains 55 places from Local history museum category.

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Molong Museum & Historical Society
Local history museum
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Foster Museum
Museum
👍👍 Great variety of local history.
4.90 (15 reviews)
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Wondai Heritage Museum
Local history museum
4.90 (14 reviews)
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Belmont Museum
Local history museum
👍👍 What a great collection of local history! Found it very interesting and well laid out with the stories of local characters and events well done. Located in new library makes it a real part of the community :)
4.90 (7 reviews)
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Jindera Pioneer Museum
Local history museum
👍👍 A must see for lovers of Australian history. I felt like I had been transported back in time. Staff were so friendly, well informed and more than willing to answer any questions. The smell of old fire places and lanolin really added to the experience. Well worth the cost to get in. I can't wait to g...
4.80 (149 reviews)
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Miegunyah House Museum
History museum
👍👍 What a lovely treasure hidden in the side streets of Brisbane. We came upon Miegunyah House Museum unexpectedly during the Brisbane Open House in 2019. There is so much historian detail that is preserved within these halo walls that is so beautifully maintained. From the quaint kitchen to the charm...
4.80 (49 reviews)
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Gold Coast & Hinterland Museum Historical Society
Local history museum
👍👍 This place is packed with historic artifacts as well as featuring some historic old settler buildings. The one in the photo is a settlers cottage. The grounds include a little rain forest walk and historic cemetery. Well worth the visit. We went as a group to paint - the staff were very helpful and...
4.80 (32 reviews)
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Strathalbyn National Trust Museum
Heritage museum
👍👍 Beautifuly kept & good job by volunteers 👍
4.80 (19 reviews)
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Miss Porter's House
Museum
👍👍 A beautiful little house that is absolutely as it was left. I bought some superb honey also, I wish I had bought more but I had to take it back to the UK. A great visit.
$$ $$
4.80 (18 reviews)
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Moruya Museum
Local history museum
👍👍 Very interesting reading about local people, events & the history in general. If people are interested in local history they need to spend some time & read about it. We spent two hours which went really quick & we became members at the end.
4.80 (17 reviews)
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Southern Fleurieu Historical Museum
Local history museum
👍👍 This museum is well worth a visit. There are so many items of interest for all ages. Beautiful restored buggys, a display of mannequins in period dress, holdhold wares and the original Granite Island train that has been restored. All the restorations have been done by members of the museum.
4.80 (11 reviews)
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Lilydale & District Historical Society Inc. and Archive
Local history museum
👍👍 Historical and heritage societies run usually by volunteers over decades do the community a great service.
4.80 (9 reviews)
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Murrumburrah-Harden Historical Society Museum
Local history museum
4.80 (5 reviews)
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Schramm's Cottage
Local history museum
👍👍 Excellent. Note, only opens for 3 hours a week on Sunday's @ 2pm. Staff on duty were very friendly and helpful. Its an interesting place to visit if your into local history or want to open your kids eyes to how life was a lot harder in some ways. Council have removed a lot of big old trees so gr...
4.80 (5 reviews)
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Zara Clark Museum
Museum
$$ $$
4.70 (120 reviews)
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Stanthorpe Heritage Museum
Local history museum
Venue with historical documents & photographs of local families, plus old buildings & collections.
4.70 (119 reviews)
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Collits Inn
Wedding venue
👍👍 I recently photographed a gorgeous wedding at Collits' Inn. I was speechless as I drove around the last bend from descending into the valley and saw the homestead. Its character and unique aesthetic would be a winner for all couples wanting a rustic wedding in the Mountains. Offering an all-inclusi...
4.70 (102 reviews)
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Cunderdin Museum
Local history museum
4.70 (92 reviews)
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Cobdogla Irrigation and Steam Museum
Local history museum
4.70 (57 reviews)
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Furneaux Museum
Local history museum
4.70 (44 reviews)
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