Miles Historical Village and Museum, Open-air history museum in Western Downs Region, Australia
Miles Historical Village Museum is an open-air museum with about 30 buildings that show how people lived in Queensland during the 1800s and 1900s. The site includes a former railway station building, a steam locomotive, and several houses and shops that represent everyday structures from early Australian settlements.
The museum was established in 1971 and grew from a small collection into a complex with authentic structures from the region's past. It includes the former Dalwogan railway station and steam locomotive 944, both connected to the early railway era of the area.
The buildings show how people once shopped, collected mail, and handled everyday tasks in a small Queensland town. You can step inside rooms set up like an old bakery, post office, chemist, and general store to see how these places actually worked.
The site is easy to reach and designed for walking, with buildings arranged along a path that flows naturally through the grounds. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and bring water, as there is limited shade, especially on hot days.
A dedicated area within the museum focuses on the Artesian Basin, explaining how groundwater works in this region and its importance to settlement. This section reveals why water sources were so critical to how early communities developed and survived in this part of Queensland.
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