Caloundra Tourism

Established in 1976 by The Shire of Landsborough Historical Society Inc. One of the largest social history museums between Gympie & Brisbane.

The main exhibition is located in the Bi-centennial Wing, which is constructed of mud brick and was designed by architect Gerard Murtagh. It houses a comprehensive and diverse collection of objects used in the area in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Collections

William Landsborough - Explorer

Sir G.F.R. (Francis) Nicklin

John Tytherleigh

Cameras

You will find a great variety in this collection, from Magic Lanterns to movie cameras, Box Brownies to early SLR's (single lens reflex).

Communication

The telephone was the main form of communication in the bush.

Dairy

The collection of trophies, office requisites and butter making items from the Maleny Dairy Co-operative complement the many dairy items to be found in the machinery area.

Dental Equipment

Memories of the school dentist come to life when you visit the dental section with its furniture and tools.

Indigenous

Many of the stone axes and flints were collected in the local area. A wooden boomerang washed up in Tooway Lake at Caloundra, bears the impression of a snake.

Print-shop

Ottmar Mergenthaler's Linotype

Printer's camera

Typeset

Platten printing press

Book press

Wireless to Radio.

Did you know that early wireless used car batteries for power?

Ships

Remnants of the Wreck of the SS Dicky form part of an important collection

locally crafted model of the HM Barque Endeavour

These are a selection of the items to be found in the collection. Some items might not be on display as they may be being rotated or rested.

Entry cost $10 for adults, $3 for children not accompanied by an adult, $9 for Australian pensioners and seniors and FREE for children under 15 with an accompanying adult.