All open air museums to visit in Australia

Experience history come to life at open-air museums in Australia. These museums feature historical buildings, reenactments, and interactive exhibits in an outdoor setting.

Are you interested in experiencing history firsthand? These are the best open air museums in Australia:

  1. Sovereign Hill1

    Sovereign Hill

     Golden Point
    Sovereign Hill is an open-air museum located in Golden Point, a suburb of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. The museum is a representation of Ballarat's first ten years following the discovery of gold in 1851. It provides a unique insight into the gold rush era, making it a significant attraction for those interested in history and culture.
  2. Sovereign Hill2

    Sovereign Hill

     Ballarat
    Sovereign Hill is an open-air museum located in Golden Point, a suburb of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. The museum is a historical recreation of Ballarat's first ten years following the discovery of gold in 1851. It provides a unique opportunity for visitors to step back in time and experience the gold rush era in Australia.
  3. Ballarat Tramway Museum3

    Ballarat Tramway Museum

     Ballarat
    The Ballarat Tramway Museum is a functioning tramway museum situated in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the history of trams in the region, with a fleet of trams that operate on part of the original horse tramway around Lake Wendouree and the Botanical Gardens.
  4. Miles Historical Village Museum4

    Miles Historical Village Museum

     Miles
    The Miles Historical Village and Museum is an open-air museum situated near the town of Miles in Queensland, Australia. This location offers a unique opportunity to explore the history and culture of the region in an immersive and interactive setting.
  5. Fighter World5

    Fighter World

     Williamtown
    Fighter World is an aviation heritage centre located at the RAAF Base Williamtown, north of Newcastle, New South Wales. This Australian not-for-profit organization is dedicated to preserving the history of fighter operations of the RAAF. It's an ideal destination for those interested in aviation history and heritage.
  6. Jondaryan Woolshed6

    Jondaryan Woolshed

     Jondaryan
    The Jondaryan Woolshed, located on Evanslea Road in Jondaryan, Queensland, Australia, is a heritage-listed shearing shed. It was constructed in the years 1859-60, serving as a replacement for a smaller woolshed that previously stood on the same site, which was part of the former Jondaryan pastoral station.