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Cooktown Museum
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The Cooktown Museum occupies a historic convent building, offering a deep dive into the town's gold rush era and its connection to Captain James Cook. Visitors can explore exhibits featuring maritime artifacts, Indigenous tools, and gold mining equipment. The museum's setting in a former religious institution adds architectural charm, while displays highlight Cook's landing on the Endeavour River. It's a compact but rich experience, ideal for history enthusiasts wanting to understand Cooktown's layered past.
Don't miss
- See the original anchor from Cook's ship, HMS Endeavour
- View gold nuggets and mining tools from the 1870s rush
- Explore the restored convent building with its period architecture
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