When Boulia storekeeper James Edward Jones built his home in 1888, little did he know that it would become one of Western Queensland's major attractions. The building was constructed as a family dwelling and now boasts being home to an array of history surrounding the Jones family and early settlement life in Boulia.
Situated on the corner of Pituri and Hamilton Streets, the Stonehouse has been listed by the National Trust as a building of interest, as it was one of the first homes built in Western Queensland and because of its unique design which keeps out the harsh summer heat. There is a wealth of the region's and Jones family's history is displayed in the Stonehouse, as well as Aboriginal artifacts and photographs relating to the Pitta Pitta tribe.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 4746 3386
Email: tourism@boulia.qld.gov.au
Web:
www.boulia.qld.gov.au
ENTRY INFORMATION
Open Times:
Open from 0700 to 1700 Monday to Friday; and from 0800 to 1200 on Saturday and Sunday. The Museum can stay open later on weekends by prior arrangement through staff at the Min Min Encounter.
Entry Costs:
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $5.00 | 01 Feb 07 - 30 Jun 09 | |
| Child (Aged 0-15) | $3.00 | 01 Feb 07 - 30 Jun 09 | |
| Concession | $3.00 | 01 Feb 07 - 30 Jun 09 | |
| Family | $10.00 | 01 Feb 07 - 30 Jun 09 | Two adults and two children |
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children are welcome.
General Comments
Set into the yard of the Stonehouse Museum are a number of wagons and machinery, which were used in the region around the turn of the century. Part of the museum's feature attractions is an extensive vertebrae and invertebrate fossil display which originates from Boulia area. Museum visitors are guaranteed to be impressed by the remains of large marine reptiles, sharks and fish.
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Combined entry tickets for the Min Min Encounter and the Stonehouse Museum are available. These can be purchased from the Min Min Encounter and Visitor Information Centre.
