There are also two examples of fire cabins from Barakula Forest. You can learn about the eradication of the prickly pear, that devastated Queensland during the pioneer years – slab hut circa 1880, collection of vintage vehicles/tractors and stationary engines. 

There is an extensive collection of petrified wood on display. Chinchilla is a renowned by fossickers world-wide for the quality and colour of petrified wood. 

The Museum is the main resource for local and family history of the Chinchilla District.