Stanthorpe Heritage Museum

12 High Street, , 4380 Phone: 61 07 4681 1711 Timings: Note: Open 1000 to 1600 Wednesday to Friday. Open 1300 to 1600 Saturday. Open 0900 to 1300 Sunday. Open most public holidays. granitenet.com.au/groups/cultural/stanthorpe-museum

About

The Stanthorpe Museum is situated on the main street travelling north through the town and it is a popular place for visitors and tour groups. There are 10 heritage buildings on site, with over 20,000 artefacts in the extensive collections. Pastoral, mining, farming, health resort, orcharding and wine growing industries have contributed to the regions diverse and colourful past. The museum has been collecting community history for over 40 years and is the custodian of one national and two state recognised collections. Included amongst these amazing artefacts is the unique 'Make-Do' Collection which comprises hundreds of items crafted by the regions forebears to fulfil a specific need from materials at hand. The museum also attracts family researchers because of its comprehensive original records from the Granite Belt families and businesses.