The South Burnett region in Queensland boasts a range of museums and historical collections that exhibit the area's agricultural, social, and cultural history. Notable establishments in the South Burnett region include the Roy Emerson Museum in Blackbutt, the Yarraman Heritage Centre, the South Burnett Energy Centre in Nanango, the Kingaroy Heritage Museum, the Kumbia Federation Heritage Centre, the South Burnett Timber Industry Museum in Wondai, The Ration Shed Museum in Cherbourg, and The Queensland Dairy & Heritage Museum near Murgon.
Additionally, visitors can explore the Burrum and District Museum in Howard, which reflects the region's history as a significant coal mining area. This museum showcases local history, early farming practices, war memorabilia, and cottage crafts, along with a coal locomotive exhibit that operates on the first Saturday of each month.