AGNES WATER MUSEUM
Open 7 Days 10am - 2 pm.
Entry fee $5 Adults
Children (U.15) Free
69 Springs Road.
The Discovery Coast's Leading Museum of Local History & Culture.
Explore and learn about the fascinating history of this unique area we now call 'The Discovery Coast'
MARITIME HISTORY
James Cook, The Agnes Mystery, Mathew Flinders, Shipwrecks
GEOLOGY & MINERALOGY
Rock and Mineral Specimens, Fossils, The Agnes Water Volcanics.
MARINE BIOLOGY
Local Shells, Coral, Fish specimens.
BOTANY
Joseph Banks, Solander. Local Botany.
LOCAL HISTORY
Miriam Vale Shire History, The Jeffery Family Story.
Indigenous Artifacts
Local, National and Pacific Islands items.
Tools, Weapons, Art and the Dugout outrigger canoe.
Bustard Head Lighthouse
The 'Lighthouse of Tragedy' Stories.
Featured Exhibits
The World's Oldest Orange
Described as having been 'Mummified' and kept in the Jeffery Collection since 1925.
Just having Celebrated It's 100th Birthday, our little orange is considered to be the Oldest Orange on Earth!
See more here https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-21/orange-100-agnes-water-museum/106158496
The Meyer Collection
A stunning Private Collection of Cook History, including period Maps, Paintings, Lithographs and Ceramics.
The Banks Display
Featuring the Banks replica Desk with original handwritten and signed letter by Sir Joseph Banks himself.
Matthew Flinders Story
Charts, stunning replica uniform and his legendary cat named Trim!
The Original Agnes Water Museum
The historic timber building used by Arthur Jeffery to house and display his collection.
In operation, at the Agnes Water Homestead, since 1954.
It was relocated to the new museum site after Arthur's passing in 1994
The DOORWAY Of DESTINY
Recreation of the original Doorway of Destiny Monument from 1770.
Utilising the original nameplate and information plaques it forms an interesting doorway to discovery in the museum.
From our Visitors
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Contact Us
Address
69 Springs Rd, Agnes Water QLD 4677, Australia
Phone
0421 077 306Operating Hours
7 Days - 10am - 2pm.
$5 Adults - Children (U15yo) Free
Join the Historical Society - Become a Volunteer
Discovery Coast Historical Society - Agnes Water Museum is keen to hear from people who are interested in assisting with preserving our history.
Support as a Member of the Society or even as a Committee member is a great way to help.
Volunteer positions are also available. Reception & Greeters meet and interact with a range of keen and interesting visitors from around the country and overseas.
Perhaps you would like to assist with restoration and curating of artifacts or maintaining our facilities.
Housekeeping and gardening might be your preference.
We are registered with Centrelink, if you have Mutual Obligation requirements to fulfill, this might be your perfect option.
Talk to the Receptionist and fill out a Membership Form.
Shared History
Discovery Coast Historical Society acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land, the Bailai, the Gooreng Gooreng, the Gurang and the Taribelang Bunda people. We pay respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Discovery Coast Historical Society is committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion and connectedness, acknowledging that our histories are shared and communities are richer when diversity is embraced. © 2026 DCHS. All Rights Reserved.
