After paying A$10 each, we walked clockwise in and around the 22 fully exhibited buildings discovering lots of local interest, including; local rare Urangamite gems, Japanese glass fishing floats, gate sign quilt, pictures and furnishings of the new 1905 SS Maheno(wrecked on Fraser Is.), pictures and exhibits of Fraser Is logging, rare endemic Fraser Is. Creeper in bloom, 1903 Oldsmobile(cost $650), old grocery store with Campbell's soup and Kellog corn flakes and many old tractors, vehicles and equipment.

My friend and I spent a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon at the Hervey Bay Museum. We were amazed at the size of the place. It looks deceivingly small from the entrance. The volunteer staff are fantastic. They are friendly, helpful and do an incredible job maintaining a huge collection. We were so impressed with the size and layout of the place. It bought back so many memories from our youth and our parents and grandparents times and we learnt so much about what it was like in the area when it was first colonized. I can highly recommend visiting the Hervey Bay museum. Make sure you allow a couple of hours.

Great value for money and a fabulous way to spend a few hours reminiscing about things from your parents, grandparents or even your own childhood. My friend and I went on a Sunday morning and were really surprised at the size of the site and the quality of the varied exhibits. We had a few laughs and shared some stories along the way. My favourite display of the Maheno wreck, Urangan Pier and Fraser Island brought back fond memories of my childhood, growing up in Hervey Bay.   TIP: Make sure you have a water bottle with you as there's nowhere mid-site to buy a drink, only at reception. Full credit to the many volunteers who have done a wonderful job sharing and preserving history for everyone to enjoy.

This little historical village is not little at all. There is so much to see and explore. We couldn't believe how large it really was, we just kept finding more and more to see. The collection is far bigger than we expected and it is so well displayed and put together. Each room tells a different story and some rooms feel like you have taken a step back in time. I am proud that my town has such a beautiful tribute to the past. And the volunteers of the Hervey Bay Historical Village and Museum have done a remarkable job putting it all together.

Definitely worth the $10 entrance fee. Around 3 acres of buildings, sheds and gardens. Allow at least 1 and 1/2 hours to see it all. Longer if they are demonstrating corn shucking or blacksmithing.

I have lived in the bay for 25 years, and it wasn’t until today that I finally went to the museum, and now I could kick myself for waiting so long. It is amazing. The volunteer staff are so helpful and very informative. The displays are as good as any I have seen anywhere historically. The knowledge of the people doing the demonstrations is very good. The layout of the village makes it very easy to manoeuvre, and it is signed posted very well. What I thought would be a one hour visit turned into over four hours. My friend and I are both returning as we believe there were many things we did not get time to see.

Great little historical village and museum. Lots of period exhibits. Well set out. Lots of attractions and museum pieces to see. You will need to allow a couple or more hours. The entrance fee is very reasonable for the amount of history you will see and learn. Good parking.

This experience will last a lifetime. I adore feeling like I'm going back in time. The only disappointment was the church being guarded and locked up with the screen door, but I bet some foul guests might be the cause of that.

This museum is an absolute "must do" for any Australian History Buff and for those interested in our past. Being 70+, it was a walk down memory lane for me. We went on a Sunday so that we could also watch some of the demonstrations. That, combined with taking in all the displays and artefacts on show, took us three and a half hours to look through, and more time could have been spent but closing time was upon us. This establishment is worth every penny/cent spent on it, and more. Adult admission was a paltry $10 per adult. It all goes towards the maintenance and upgrading of the displays, with all work/roles carried out by volunteers only. Although having won many awards from State and local groups, they get no government support, which I personally, think is a disgrace. Without financial help, I particularly fear that much of the old original timbers used, in the slab hut for example, will not survive for future generations to be able to physically walk through and experience. What a loss that would be! If not given as much protection as is possible with today's technologies, they will undoubtedly perish. I know of no other museum that displays so much of our history. The presentation is wonderful and so educational.

Very well done and so much to see and learn. Excellent way to spend a couple of hours on our trip to Hervey Bay. To be honest I was not expecting too much but what a surprise. Hats off to those who supported and still support this museum.