James Cook Historical Museum, Heritage museum in Cooktown, Australia.
The Victorian Gothic structure features high ceilings, spacious verandahs, and decorative cast iron elements within its L-shaped floor plan at Furneaux Street.
Built between 1888 and 1889 as St Mary's Convent, the building served as a school until 1940 before becoming a military facility during World War II.
The museum exhibits tell stories of interactions between James Cook's crew and Guugu Yimithirr people, alongside displays of Chinese immigration during gold rushes.
The museum opens Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with adult admission at 25 dollars and children's tickets at 15 dollars.
The Joseph Banks Memorial Garden contains plant species first documented during the 1770 expedition along the Endeavour River by Banks and Solander.
Location: Queensland
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.au/places/james-cook-museum
GPS coordinates: -15.46890,145.25060
Latest update: March 11, 2025 16:21
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