Cooktown Museum

Sydney to Cairns 2023

This is a must visit if you come to Cooktown. Admission is a bit pricey but well worth it. I'm sure it's costly to keep this old building and exhibits in such good order. The building was once a 19t...

Interesting stop

A very interesting museum with lots of history from European and Aboriginal perspectives. Also a good history of the building itself can be found. Lovely ladies at the front desk can answer any questi...

Terrible

Arrived at the museum 45minutes before closure. Person stated that she would give us a discount! Discount was seniors rates which we are, so no discount. She stated that the museum was not supported b...

A must do in Cooktown

This museum, which features a extensive display of Cook’s history in the area is housed in the old Sisters of Mercy Convent. A wonderful display in a magnificent historic building and is a must visit ...

Rude staff

Not enough information on the displayed items As we were leaving & heading out of the museum , we stopped to look at a display, a lady working there,behind the front desk,bellowed out in a loud voice...