Cooktown History Centre — Attraction in Cooktown

Anyone interested in going to Cooktown should visit the museum with its story of Cook's miraculous chance to repair his Endeavor there in 1770. It includes many artefacts including an anchor, canon and good clear history and maps. There is plenty of other history to that region shown including the Aboriginal life and the gold rushes. The building itself is a converted convent with an amazing narrow stairway for the girls to use. The building almost fell into disrepair before being rescued and restored. A side collection donated includes pre decimal coins except the 1930 penny. Staff very helpful. Small shop with relevant books, souvenirs and ice cream snacks etc. A good first start on arrival and on a hot day it's air conditioned. It could benefit with a small research area to sit and examine books, maps and documents. Maybe even a few more chairs and small outdoor...

Much better than the more famous James Cook Museum, this excellent centre features a comprehensive look at Cooktown from the gold rush to the present with maps, models, photos, personal stories and much more set out in easy to follow chronological order. The model of the main street in the first year of the town was the highlight. A must see right in the centre of this great...

Brilliantly laid out very informative and a very innovative way of involving children to read and look at our past history by turning into a game for them to seek different things out around the museum people running this museum should be very proud of not only their knowledge but how they transfer their enthusiasm across to all patrons that go in and they make everyone...