Discover the Past, Experience the Present
Welcome
Discover the rich history of the Granite Belt and surrounding district at the Stanthorpe Museum. Nestled at the top of town, the museum is home to an extensive collection of artefacts, photographs, and stories that bring the past to life.
Preserving Our District's Heritage
The museum proudly showcases the lives and traditions of the people who shaped this unique region. From early pioneer days and farming life to schools, businesses, and community organisations, each display tells a chapter of the Granite Belt story.
Step inside historic buildings that have been carefully relocated to the site - including cottages, a school, and a working shepard's hut - all finished with authentic period pieces. These building provide a rare opportunity to experience life at it was lived in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
DISPLAYS
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Aborigional Tools
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Ambulance
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Ardmore House
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Bathroom
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Bedrooms
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Blacksmith Display
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Chook Pen
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Dental Display
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Games Children Played
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Goal (1876)
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Grazing
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Handmade Tools
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Italian Influence
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Kitchens
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Laundry Equipment
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Local Memorabilia
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Machinery Shed
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Medical Display
DISPLAYS
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Memorial to WW1
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Military Room
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Music & Radio's
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Orcharding
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Photographic
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Printing Display
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Railway Equipment
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School Room
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Sewing Room
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Shepards Hut
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Soldier Settlers Room
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Sports Room
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Telephone Exchange
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Tin Mining
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Toys & Games
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Wine Production
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Women Who Made a Difference
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Solders Settlers of the Granite Belt and More....
Collections & Exhibits
Why Visit
The Stanthorpe Museum is more than a collection of objects - it's a journey into the lives, challenges, and achievements of those who built the district.
Whether you're a history enthusiasts, a family looking for an educational outing, or a visitor wanting to understand the Granite Belt's roots, the museum offers something for everyone.
Come and explore, step back in time, and connect with the heritage of Stanthorpe.
Located: 12 High St, Stanthorpe
Phone: 0411 917 818
Email: stanthorpemuseum@outlook.com
OPEN TIMES
Wednesday 10.00am - 4.00pm
Thursday 10.00am - 4.00pm
Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Sunday 9.00am - 1.00pm
*Groups by appointment only
*Wheelchair friendly buildings and toilets
*Dog friendly
ENTRY FEES
Adults - $10.00
Children - $5.00
Family - $30.00
(2 adults plus 2-4 children)
*Children 5-14*
CASH ONLY
No EFTPOS or Cards
Since 1970 the Stanthorpe & District Historical Society Inc. has operated the Stanthorpe Museum.
The collection is maintained and presented by the members of the Society.
All items are donated by the local community and carefully restored and/or cleaned and displayed by our volunteers.
This complex has fourteen buildings with more than 40,000 donated items.