The Fraser Coast Region in Queensland is home to a variety of arts and culture museums that showcase the area's rich history and cultural heritage. Some of the notable museums and historical villages in the region include the Bauple Cultural Centre and Museum, Wide Bay Hospitals Museum, Customs House Interpretive Centre and Bond Store Museum, Grand Shirl’s Doll and Toy Museum, and Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum.
The Bauple Cultural Centre and Museum is located in a beautifully restored heritage-listed building in Portside Maryborough, offering a glimpse into the region's history and cultural heritage. The Wide Bay Hospitals Museum displays items and documents from the Maryborough Public Hospital, which opened in 1854. The Customs House Interpretive Centre and Bond Store Museum is part of the Queensland Heritage Trails Network, providing a professional, colorful, and entertaining representation of Maryborough's history as a major port.
Grand Shirl’s Doll and Toy Museum showcases beautiful antique dolls and toys from the 1800s. The Hervey Bay Historical Village & Museum comprises 19 original buildings and houses a collection of more than 8,000 historical items and artifacts. Visitors to the Fraser Coast Region can explore these museums and historical villages to gain a deeper understanding of the area's history, culture, and heritage.