Woodworks Museum and Interpretive Centre

Woodworks Museum and Interpretive Centre

Agri, Mining and Industry
Galleries, Museums and Collections
  • Experience is free
  • Family
  • History & Heritage
Mondays: 10.00am – 3.00pm; Tuesdays: 10.00am – 3.00pm; Wednesdays: 10.00am – 3.00pm; Thursdays: 10.00am – 3.00pm; Fridays: 10.00am – 3.00pm; Saturdays — Closed; Sundays — Closed
$10 – $25
Children under 5 free. $10 per person $25 family pass

Highlights

  • Explore the steam-driven sawmill for a hands-on glimpse into Gympie's timber industry heritage.
  • Discover pioneering forestry tools that tell stories of craftsmanship and innovation through the years.
  • Join guided tours for an engaging experience that brings history to life for all ages.
  • Relax in the picnic area while enjoying the scenic surroundings of Fraser Road, Gympie.
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Gympie’s Woodworks Museum and Interpretive Centre was first opened by the Queensland Museum and Department of Forestry in March 1984 and gives visitors a fascinating insight into the Timber Industry through the years.

The Centre has a host of attractions including a steam driven sawmill, springboard display, pioneering forestry hand tools display and a fully restored 1925 ‘republic’ Winch Truck. The Woodworkers workshop is on site including and timber souvenirs are for sale.

Demonstrations and guided tours available for groups including school parties by arrangement.

Small admission fee on entry.

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4.5 / 5 114 Google reviews

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Accreditations

  • Visitor Information Centre

Features

  • Barbeque
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet

Activities

  • Walks

Tags

  • Experience is free
  • Family
  • History & Heritage
Accessibility

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

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