Texas Rabbit Works — Attraction in Texas

What an interesting and wonderful place to visit. There was so much to see and learn, we were there for 2 hours but we could have easily spent all day there.

At the back of the Rabbit Works is the old Butter Factory, which is now a historical museum for all things from the 'old fashioned' days donated from Roger Wilson and his family. From old typewriters, calculators, lawn mowers and fridges, movie making equipment, tools, old biscuit/money tins, dunny's, beer bottle collection, bikes, chainsaws and a turn dial TV. It was great to show the kids how the old-fashioned people used to live.

The Rabbit Works Museum is shaped like a rabbit warren inside, so much to see and listen to in each room. The tour guides were born and bred Texans who either worked at the Rabbit Works when it was in operation or worked in the town. Lucia, who is 86 years old, was our tour guide for the day. She was so proud of her town and its history and told us about her hubby Don (91 years old), who is an original Rabbit Works worker and the local country singer star.

Make sure, on your way out, buy a souvenir. This helps support the works, tour guides, and Texas Queensland.

We will be back next time we are in town to see where Lucia worked at the Texas Heritage Centre & Tobacco Museum, which is only open by...

Don't be fooled by the small size of Texas: this is one of the best local history museums in Australia. Who knew that feral rabbits were worth more to the economy in the mid 20th century than coal and beef are to the economy today? There is a good mix of archive videos, oral history clips, restored rooms, photos and reading material to suit all ages and interest levels. The numbers of rabbits and the amount of money the trappers (and school kids!) is hard to believe but you definitely get a sense of both the hard work of the locals and the pride they had in their part of the world when the Rabbit Works was up and running. There is also a wide range of souvenirs on the way out. This deserves a much higher profile and is a must see when you are in this...

Wow. Australians turning a problem into a way to support their families when things were tough. $10 well spent for 2.5 hours entertainment and education Great museum area and directions through the old factory and fridges including videos. One of the volunteers used to work at the factory when he was a young lad (now 90) and pointed out his photo on the wall and himself in one of the videos. So interesting chatting with him Kid friendly activities included so they can find answers to questions along the way following the rabbit stickers...