Beenleigh Historical Village

If you want to explore Beenleigh’s history through a large range of historical buildings and interesting artefacts, then head to the fascinating Beenleigh Historical Village where you can learn and have fun at the same time.

Exploring the Beenleigh Historical Village

Beenleigh Historical Village takes you on a nostalgic journey into the past with 20 heritage buildings filled with original Australian memorabilia dating from the 1860s onward making it an educational experience for everyone.

The village authenticity reflects Beenleigh’s history allowing visitors to wander through and experience life in times gone by. From a church to family homes, old stores, a school and machinery displays you will need several hours to make your way through all the intriguing treasures.

Some of the highlights are St. George Anglican Church, the Post Office, family homes in their original state, Willkie’s General Store, the old Dodge fire engines, Loganholme One Teacher School, the Machinery Shed and Hester’s Dairy.

When it is time to rest and recharge, The Village Cafe has hearty home style food and a lovely deck looking over the gardens. Or pack your own rug and snacks as there is plenty of space to set up a picnic.

There is also an art gallery, “Gallery in the Corridor” exhibiting artworks from local artists that are available for purchase. Both the cafe and gallery are open to the public.

It is easy to see why Beenleigh Historical Village is a popular place for school excursions, families, seniors tours, car and bike clubs and special functions. The Village offers an engaging and valuable way to experience history.

Things to See and Do at Beenleigh Historical Village

Heritage Buildings

Radke Cottage (1872)
Barter’s Cottage (1884)
Heck Homestead (1914)
White House (1920)
Schultz House (1900)
The Loganholme One Teacher School (1873)
General Store (1892)
Lightbody Cottage
Council Chambers (1910)
Post Office
Coomera Lockup
Beenleigh Rural School & Theatre
St George Church of England (1875)

Museums

George Harch Museum
Art Gallery – Saverin House
Tin Cup Cafe & Deck – Old Beenleigh Railway Station 1885

Outside Exhibits

Hester’s Dairy
Machinery Shed
Farm Machinery Park
Printing Museum
Truck Shed
Fire Engines
Pre-Colonial Village
Phone Box

Suggestions for Interactive Experiences at Beenleigh Historical Village

Find the Coomera Lockup and estimate the m2 of the floor space?
In Hester’s Dairy, how many cows could be milked at one time?
Which is the oldest home, Radke Cottage or Barter’s Cottage? Do you have a preference for one? Why?
What make are the fire engines? How old are they?
Do some sketches of the tools and machinery. Can you name any?
Go to The Loganholme One Teacher School. List eight similarities and eight differences between a classroom in the 1800’s and a classroom today.
Do an observational drawing of four items you can see in the General Store.
Find the Soda Cart. Where were the drinks stored and how were they kept cold?
Use your favourite home as a backdrop, pose for fun photos. Add quirky captions to the photos.

Note – The heritage buildings and equipment are available for private hire and prop hire.

Accessibility at Beenleigh Historical Museum

Beenleigh Historical Village is set on very flat grounds allowing people of varying abilities to navigate their way around the site.

Please note, some of the historical buildings (for example, Post Office, One Teacher School, Old Railway Station) have ramps but most are stairs. The Heck Homestead has a stairlift.

Parking is available within the grounds offering easy access to the open exhibit areas and the cafe. Accessible toilet facilities are available onsite.

Beenleigh Historical Village Details

Opening Hours

Monday to Saturday 9am – 3pm

Sunday 9am – 3pm (third Sunday each month)

NOTE – Closed Good Friday, Easter Sunday and ANZAC Day. Also closed from 24 December and will re-open the first working day in January.

Contact Details

Phone – (07) 3382 0608

Email – admin@oldbeenleightown.com.au

https://beenleighhistoricalvillage.com.au/

SINGLE ENTRY PRICES
Adult: $12 18 years old and over
Concession $10 Seniors and University Students with ID Card
Child: $9 6 -17 years old
Toddler: FREE 5 years old and under