The Maryborough Military & Colonial Museum in Queensland, Australia, features a diverse collection of over 10,000 items showcasing military and colonial history. Exhibits include a Victoria Cross awarded to Lieutenant (later Major) Herbert James for gallantry at Gully Ravine, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, one of only 39 VC's for the Gallipoli campaign and the only one in Australia outside the Australian War Memorial. Additionally, the museum displays four historically significant medal groups for the Battle of Long Tan and the largest collection of original Queensland Boer War medals in Australia.
The museum is open from Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm, with the last paid admission one hour before closing. It is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday, and New Year's Day. Entry fees are AUD 15.00 for adults, AUD 25.00 for couples, AUD 30.00 for families, and AUD 12.00 for school age student groups, with guided tours available upon request.
Visitors to Maryborough have various other attractions to explore, including the Brolga Theatre, the Maryborough Watersports Complex, and the Island Jet-Ski Hire. Accommodation options in the region include the Golf practice fairways, Island Golf Driving Range, and Big4 Cane Village Holiday Park.