Babinda Museum

Babinda Museum
(1)

Babinda Museum is an innovative heritage hub that promotes Babinda’s unique rainforest culture and environment, preserves history and heritage through creative displays, encourages engagement with local community, stimulates cultural tourism, economic development, and supports remembrance, reconciliation, regrowth and resilience. Babinda Museum offers visitors the chance to explore the history and

culture of Babinda by presenting stories, objects and images that reflect the lived experience of the region and will be presented with stories of the region’s Indigenous culture , the powerful influence of the region’s environment and climate, and the pivotal role that Babinda Mill played in creating the regions multicultural identity before its closure. With the environment playing such a critical role in creating place and identity in this town, the museum design will be influenced by sustainability and recycled concepts.

13/07/2026

What an incredible opening day for our brand-new exhibition, Life & Land: Farming around the Russell River Valley! 🌾🚜

A huge thank you to everyone who came down to celebrate with us and mark the regional Cairns Celebrates 150 Years milestone.

If you missed out on opening day, don't worry! There is still plenty of time to explore this boutique space. Come discover the monumental history, restored implements, and the grit and innovation of the families who helped build Babinda.

🕒 Normal Trading Hours:
📅 Tuesday to Saturday
⏰ 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
(Closed public holidays)

Make sure you get there to check it out!

Cairns Regional Council

A new exhibition Life and Land has officially opened.Come on down and have a look , we are open until 3 pm todayA regula...
10/07/2026

A new exhibition Life and Land has officially opened.

Come on down and have a look , we are open until 3 pm today

A regular opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10 am till 3 pm.

10/07/2026

🌾 NEW EXHIBITION OPENING TODAY: LIFE AND LAND 🌾
🚜 Farming around the Russell River Valley 🚜

Our team has been hard at work getting everything ready, and we are officially open from 9:00 AM today! Make sure you pop in to check out our brand-new exhibition.

Babinda Museum is proud to present this latest exhibition, created as part of the regional Cairns Celebrates 150 Years milestone.

While this new exhibition space is intimate in size, it is monumental in history. We have maximized this boutique environment to create a focused, atmospheric tribute to the land. Through restored implements and storyboarded history, you will discover the grit, innovation, and changing landscape of the families who helped build Babinda.

🕒 OPENING HOURS 🕒

TODAY (Saturday, 11th July): Open from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Normal Trading Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

This project is proudly supported by the Cairns Regional Council and Community Bank Babinda.

Bring the family down today, immerse yourself in our local heritage, and celebrate 150 years of our region's history. We can't wait to see you!

Cairns Regional Council Community Bank Babinda

Please note: This video was brought to life with the assistance of AI technology.

👀 LOOK WHAT HAS ARRIVED! 👀Our team has been hard at work getting this incredible piece of history moved into place! Make...
10/07/2026

👀 LOOK WHAT HAS ARRIVED! 👀

Our team has been hard at work getting this incredible piece of history moved into place! Make sure you pop in tomorrow to check out our brand-new exhibition:

🌾 LIFE AND LAND 🌾
🚜 Farming around the Russell River Valley 🚜

Babinda Museum is proud to present this latest exhibition, created as part of the regional Cairns Celebrates 150 Years milestone.

While this new exhibition space is intimate in size, it is monumental in history. We have maximized this boutique environment to create a focused, atmospheric tribute to the land. Through restored implements and storyboarded history, you will discover the grit, innovation, and changing landscape of the families who helped build Babinda.

🕒 OPENING HOURS 🕒

TOMORROW (Saturday, 11th July): Opening early at 9:00 AM!

Normal Trading Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

This project is proudly supported by the Regional Council and Bank Babinda

Bring the family down tomorrow morning, see the new arrivals up close, and celebrate 150 years of our region's history. We can't wait to see you!

09/07/2026

NEW EXHIBITION OPENING THIS WEEKEND
LIFE AND LAND - Farming around the Russell River Valley 🚜

Babinda Museum is proud to present our latest exhibition, created as part of the Cairns Celebrates 150 Years.

📅 When: This Saturday, 11th July 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM

While this new exhibition space is intimate in size, it is monumental in history. We have maximized this boutique environment to create a focused, atmospheric tribute to the land. Through restored implements and storyboarded history, you will discover the grit, innovation, and changing landscape of the families who helped build Babinda.

This project is proudly supported by the Cairns Regional Council and Community Bank Babinda

Bring the family down this Saturday morning to be among the first to experience Life and Land, immerse yourself in our local heritage, and celebrate 150 years of our region's history!

Please note: This video was brought to life with the assistance of AI technology.

NEW EXHIBITION OPENING THIS WEEKENDLIFE AND LAND - Farming around the Russell River Valley 🚜Babinda Museum is proud to ...
09/07/2026

NEW EXHIBITION OPENING THIS WEEKEND
LIFE AND LAND - Farming around the Russell River Valley 🚜

Babinda Museum is proud to present our latest exhibition, created as part of the Cairns Celebrates 150 Years.

📅 When: This Saturday, 11th July 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM

While this new exhibition space is intimate in size, it is monumental in history. We have maximized this boutique environment to create a focused, atmospheric tribute to the land. Through restored implements and storyboarded history, you will discover the grit, innovation, and changing landscape of the families who helped build Babinda.

This project is proudly supported by the Cairns Regional Council and Community Bank Babinda

Bring the family down this Saturday morning to be among the first to experience Life and Land, immerse yourself in our local heritage, and celebrate 150 years of our region's history!

🏊‍♂️ FLASHBACK: The Babinda Swimming Marathon! 🏊‍♂️Take a dive into the past with this gem from the Babinda Museum archi...
14/03/2026

🏊‍♂️ FLASHBACK: The Babinda Swimming Marathon! 🏊‍♂️

Take a dive into the past with this gem from the Babinda Museum archives.

This clipping tells the story of an incredible "swimathon" held at Babinda Swimming Pool. It perfectly captures a moment when the whole town rallied together:
- Over 270 sponsors and local businesses got behind the effort
- 31 local swimmers completed a massive 1,058 laps!
- Beven Standen led the pack with an impressive 82 laps.
- The event raised $420 to buy equipment—a huge community effort for the time!

🔍 Can you help us fill in the blanks?
While we know the club started in '71, this clipping doesn't have a date!
- Do you remember this day at the pool?
- Were you one of the swimmers or sponsors mentioned?
- Can you help us identify the exact year this took place?

🌊 Built by the Community, For the Community
Looking at this article reminds us that the Babinda Pool wasn't just handed to us—it was built by the community, for the community. For over 50 years, it has been more than just a place to cool off; it’s where we’ve raised our kids, learned life-saving skills, and built our town's unique spirit.

As our town grows and changes, these stories remind us how vital it is to have local places where we can gather and support one another. We want to ensure that the dedication shown by the "crew" in this article continues to serve Babinda for the next 50 years and beyond.

📷 Image Credit: Shared by Wayne Tuttle.
Do you have old clippings or photos of Babinda? Send us a message!

🌊 Before the Pool: The Mill Dam CarnivalsDid you know? In the early 1920s, long before our current community pool was bu...
07/02/2026

🌊 Before the Pool: The Mill Dam Carnivals

Did you know? In the early 1920s, long before our current community pool was built in 1971, Babinda residents held their Swimming Carnivals in the Mill Dam.

During the "slack season," the district would gather at the dam for a day of racing and fun. It’s a classic example of our town's resourceful spirit! 🏊‍♂️

Have you heard stories about these early carnivals or remember the pool opening in '71? Share with us in the comments!

📸 Photos courtesy of the George Jago Collection.

Address

49 Munro Street
Babinda, QLD
4861

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+61740672900

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Babinda Museum posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Museum

Send a message to Babinda Museum:

Shortcuts

Share

Category