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Welcome to our Blog. Stay up to date with the projects being completed and events at the museum.

Tractor Restoration

These tractors are now running due to dedicated work of the volunteers over many many hours.  The volunteers are here Thursdays so this would be a great opportunity to see them running.

Tombstones by Torchlight Tour and Camp Oven Dinner

Cemeteries are interesting places.  They allow us to discover the history of local people and their connection to the past.  The Chinchilla Pioneer Cemetery is no different.  Established as Chinchilla’s first official cemetery it’s the final resting place of many of our early settlers and pioneering families. The Tombstones by Torchlight guided tour will shine a light on some ...

Kogan Church Gets Fresh Look

The old Kogan Uniting Church at the Chinchilla Historical Museum has been given a fresh new look.  The church was originally relocated from Crows Nest to Kogan in 1953. In 1994, the church was again relocated, this time to the Chinchilla Historical Museum grounds thanks to the kind donation of the Church trustees. The old wooden church is such a typical representation of so m ...

November Mini Train Day

Mini Train will be running on Sunday 5 November, 4pm til dark.  $2.00 per child per ride, drinks and sausage sizzle also available for purchase. Please note that we have changed to the summer times. Remember your shoes and hat - your safety is a priority ...