James Cook Museum, Cooktown
James Cook Museum is a must do attraction where every visitor can enjoy a stroll through history in the beautifully restored Sisters of Mercy convent school building.
Formerly the Sisters of Mercy Convent and school now the James Cook Museum
This beautifully restored Sisters of Mercy convent school building features displays of the Endeavour Anchor and cannon, Cook’s diary extracts, stories from local Aboriginal elders, the fascinating Palmer River Gold Rush, every day life in early Cook’s Town and the Chinese who flocked to this area.
Open October-May daily 10.00-3 pm , June-October daily 09.30-4.00 p.m.
Please call for special arrangements for groups and events outside these hours
Admission fees: Adult $10 Child (4-14) $3; Age Pensioner $8 Family $23( 2 adults with up to 3 children between 4 and 14 years of age)
SAVE MONEY - buy a 3 way joint ticket for James Cook Museum, Cooktown History Centre and Vera Scarth Johnson Gallery. Ask for details at the sales desks at all 3 outlets.
Coming in 2011 - more about the Chinese in the North, revamped gardens, special events and functions and a focus on James Cook and time spent here in 1770- a truly significant time in history! Visit us to find out more!
Ph: (07) 4069 5386
Email: jamescookmuseum@nationaltrustqld.org
