The Museum started in 1995, with a determined spirit, and an innovative vision.
The visionaries had a sharp eye for history, and wanted to ensure that Mareeba's heritage, and the story of its impact, can inspire future generations.
Founded by locals, as a not-for-profit organisation, we are connected to our community, and dedicated to the growth, and success of the people, and businesses in our region.
We are passionate believers, and advocates for adaptation, and change, and we bring the people of Mareeba to life, through stories of resilience, opportunity, curiosity, change, connection, and conflict.
It has taken many cultures, many people, and 150 years, to build a community like Mareeba, and while the story of our town, is still being written, we tell an important part of it, like no one else can!
The Mareeba Heritage Museum, delivers the story of Mareeba, a lively, energetic, and wild place.
First pieces, in the Museum, included a windmill, a rainwater tank, and the rail ambulance, followed by artefacts for the First Nations Exhibit, and from the Mareeba Rodeo Museum.
To this day, the Centre still operates with the original vision, portraying each of the stages, of the Mareeba Shire’s rich history.
Annually, at 8am, 14th October, we sound the air raid siren, located next to the Fire Service Exhibit, number 34, to mark our service to the Mareeba community in culture, heritage and tourism, since 1995.
By signalling the past to today's community, we look forward to our future.