Harrisville Historical Museum

14/05/2026

🌾 A fascinating piece of farming history right here in Harrisville!

This incredible machine is a McCormick-Deering Reaper Binder — once one of the most important machines on Australian farms during the late 1800s and early 1900s. These horse-drawn machines revolutionised farming by cutting grain crops such as wheat, barley, and oats, before automatically binding them into neat sheaves ready for drying. ()

Before machines like this, harvesting grain was exhausting manual labour that took huge numbers of workers. The reaper binder changed rural Australia forever and became a common sight across farming communities throughout the country. ()

Imagine this very machine rolling through paddocks behind a team of horses, with the sounds of gears, chains, and sickle blades hard at work during harvest season.

You can see this remarkable piece of agricultural history at the Harrisville Historical Museum this Saturday from 10am to 2pm 🏛️

14/05/2026

Harrisville Historical Museum open this Saturday 10am-2pm

14/05/2026

When was the last time you visited the Harrisville Historical Museum? 🏛️

This Saturday from 10am to 2pm, come and reconnect with the stories of our town, our families, and our history.

You never know what you might discover — a familiar family name, a forgotten photograph, or a piece of Harrisville history connected to your own story.

Bring the kids, bring the grandparents, and spend a few hours stepping back in time right here in our own backyard.

📍 54 Queen Street, Harrisville

27/04/2026

Open this Saturday 10am-2pm

03/04/2026

Closed Today. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2 weeks time & wish everyone a safe & happy Easter.

05/03/2026

Step back in time this Saturday! 🕰️

The Harrisville Historical Museum will be open tomorrow from 10am to 2pm, and it’s the perfect chance to discover the stories that shaped our wonderful district.

From fascinating local artefacts to the rich history of the Fassifern Valley, there’s always something new to learn about the people and events that built Harrisville.

Bring the family, have a look around, and say hello to our friendly volunteers who are always happy to share a story or two.

📍 54 Queen Street, Harrisville
🕙 Open Saturday 10am – 2pm

History is closer than you think. Come and explore it.

20/02/2026

🏛️ Step Back in Time This Saturday!

Looking for something different to do tomorrow? The Harrisville Historical Museum is open this Saturday 21st from 10am to 2pm — and we’d love to see you there!

Discover the stories, the characters, and the moments that shaped our wonderful district. From farming to families, wartime to everyday life — it’s all right here in Harrisville.

Bring the kids, bring a friend, bring your curiosity.
Our volunteers will be ready to welcome you and share the stories that make our town so special.

📍 54 Queen Street, Harrisville
🕙 10am – 2pm

See you at the museum!

20/02/2026

Interesting read. it is so vital to involve and inspire the next generation to be involved in historical groups and the community.

Rapid development is changing the look of Brisbane's historic outer suburbs. These young historians are trying to keep the stories from the past alive.

06/02/2026

✨ We’re back for 2026! ✨

The Harrisville Historical Museum is OPEN tomorrow – Saturday 7 February, from 10am to 2pm, and we’re kicking off the year in style!

Step inside, slow down, and rediscover the stories that shaped Harrisville – from local families and farming life to fascinating artefacts and memories from days gone by.

Bring a friend, bring the kids, bring your curiosity ❤️
We’d love to see you there!

📍 Harrisville
🕙 10am–2pm
💰 (Adults $5 | Children $2 – cash only)

31/12/2025

Happy New Year!! A big thank you to our wonderful volunteers and visitors to the museum.