Museums in Townsville

The museums in Townsville collect, preserve and conserve the rich cultural history of Townsville. One here can find history, art, natural and science museums. Townsville the capital of North Queensland is a combination of tropics and the popular attractions thus making it perfect choice for holiday.

The museums in Townsville would take one back into time and help understand the present of the city. The Tropical Queensland Museum, Maritime Museum and others attract visitors in large numbers.

The Museum of Tropical Queensland in Townsville is a world-class museum that houses interactive exhibits on various subjects. The exhibits include the life in Tropics, the flora and fauna of the Tropical Queensland and the creatures from deep sea and of the past. The science center challenges and encourages the young and old together through various puzzles and tests of physical skills.

The Maritime Museum of Townsville is popular for the display of the SS Yongala ship that sunk in the south of Townsville in 1911 killing the 122 on board. In the museum the bow complex reflects the maritime nature of the museum; the broad walk links the different buildings of the museums reminding one of the ships deck.

The museums in Townsville throw light on the development and the growth of the region from the initial days to the present. All this makes Townsville with the glorious sunshine and the diverse attractions perfect for North Queensland holiday.