Maritime Museum of Townsville
42 - 68 Palmer St, Townsville, Tropical North Queensland, Queensland 4810
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$6/Adult | $5/Concession | $5/Child
Disabled Facilities: Yes
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm / Saturday to Sunday 12pm - 4pm (last admissions 3pm) CONTACTS:
Phone: 07 4721 5251
Email: tmhs@bigpond.com
Visit Maritime Museum of Townsville
In 2001, the museum opened its doors to the public after a year of extensive refurbishment. With Commonwealth Centenary of Federation funding, the resulting 'ship complex' has attracted a great deal of community support. Located on the southern bank of Ross Creek, the boardwalk overlooks the Townsville motorboat and yacht club, while the entrance gate opens out onto Palmer Street's inviting coffee and restaurant strip.
The original museum was begun by the Seafarers Association to ensure the safe keeping of local maritime cultural history. It was located in the Pier Master's office between berths 4 and 6 at the Townsville port.
To allow for the expanding collection and ease of public access, in 1992 the building was picked up, loaded onto a house-moving trailer and driven down the road to where is standstoday. This was made possible through the generosity of the community and the Port of Townsville, who remain the museum's major sponsors.
The museum is located on Palmer St, South Townsville. Off street parking available as well as regulated street parking.
