Cooktown Museum – Where Cultures and History Converge

Apr 18, 2025, 10:30 AM – May 18, 2025, 2:30 PM

Discover the remarkable stories that shaped Far North Queensland at the Cooktown Museum. Located in a stunning nineteenth-century former convent and school built by the Sisters of Mercy, this heritage-listed building is as rich in history as the exhibits it holds.

Step inside to explore the legacy of Captain James Cook’s 1770 landing, the deep cultural connections of the Guugu Yimithirr people, and the early European settlement of the region. Highlights include a fascinating collection of botanical drawings, maritime relics, and one of the original anchors from the HMB Endeavour.

The museum offers a thoughtful, immersive experience that honours both the ancient traditions of the First Nations people and the diverse threads of Cooktown’s colonial and multicultural past.