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Fun Historical Places For Kids Around Brisbane

Updated: Jul 21, 2025

Brisbane and surrounds offer children and families a wide range of opportunities to experience living history. From exploring an 19th century fortress ruin or old Navy ship to experiencing life a century ago, here are some great ways to learn about life in the "olden days":

Old Petrie Town

Wander around this replica village which is also home to a working blacksmith's forge, an old fashioned lolly shop and a bustling Sunday market. A visit to Pine Rivers Heritage Museum's school room and Yebri House are also a must visit

Beenleigh Historical Village

Travel back in time to Beenleigh Historic Village and museum, where anyone can learn about the daily struggles of the early settlers. A visit to the Old Beenleigh post office is a real treat as is Wilkie's General Store and various replica cottages

Fort Lytton

Fort Lytton was built in 1880 to defend Brisbane from enemy attacks. These days, there are guided tours and military re-enactments, including the firing of a 64 pound cannon

The Workshops Rail Museum

This is the place to take any railway enthusiasts. There are plenty of hands on, interactive activities to keep little ones occupied with Day Out With Thomas happpening these school holidays

Samford District Historical Museum

Be transported to the colonial days at Samford District Historical Museum. The museum is filled with heirlooms and memorabilia, including antique toys, carriages and old farming machinery

Queensland Maritime Museum

Mini pirates and their families will love visiting this one, where it is possible to investigate lots of interesting nautical equipment as well as explore the WW2 frigate, HMAS Diamantina and the 1907 pearling lugger, Penguin

Abbey Museum

A unique place to explore history and view artefacts through the ages, guaranteed to keep children entertained, with a Kids Dig It Archaeology program during the school holidays & guided activities throughout the day

Logan Village Museum

A collection of historic buildings (with two being original to the site), which showcase the history of the area, including the old school house and a craft cottage. There is also a kids playground in the grounds

Tradecoast Central Heritage Park

Once of the few remaining sites from the convict era the free heritage site incorporates a wartime aircraft hangar and an Interpretive Centre with interactive portals including a cinema room showing historic aviation film reels

Cobb + Co Museum

Toowoomba is home to the National Carriage Collection and includes fun, interactive learning experiences for children. They hold regular heritage workshops as well as popular school holiday programs

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