Burrum and District Museum
The Burrum and District Museum at Howard reflects the area’s past history as a major coal mining centre dating back to 1864, when the first seam of coal was discovered on the banks of the Burrum River.
Useful information
2 Burrum Street, Howard, QLD
Ticketed
Features
Gift shop
Accessible toilets
Guided tours by request
Opening hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday9am – 12pm
Wednesday9am – 12pm
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
Saturday9am – 12pm
SundayClosed
More information about Burrum and District Museum
The Burrum and District Museum features displays of local history, early farming, war memorabilia and cottage crafts.
It consists of the Main Building displays, the Slab Hut, Mine Managers Office; and working exhibit – the coal locomotive (which runs first Saturday of month) Rusty No.5 plus railway tracks; and outdoor displays.
