Gold Coast Historical Museum
Gold Coast’s people, culture, nature, art, and heritage all in one place.
CLOSED SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER, 2026 due to GC500. Apologies for any inconvenience.
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We have a blog! Where we will share our love for the Gold Coast and its history. Check out some of our most recent stories below. Become a member to get access to Catherine’s newsletters or subscribe here and receive our blog updates.
Become a member!
If you would like to show your support, the easiest way is to become a member for just $20 each year ( July – June)
Tax deductible donations can also be made to – Gold Coast Historical Museum BSB 633 000 Acc # 152646584 (Bendigo Bank)
Benefits include:
- Access to Catherine’s quarterly newsletter
- Free access to The Gold Coast Historical Museum’s site and grounds every time you visit
- First invites to our open days and events
- Feeling of pride in preserving our local history for future generations

Visit us
8 Elliott Street, Surfers Paradise 4217
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed