Main Roads Heritage Centre
The Main Roads Heritage Centre is a permanent public museum developed to create an awareness of the Department of Main Roads' contributions to the rural, economic and social development of Queensland. It showcases the story and culture of a department with a rich history, and shows how hard work and a pioneering spirit have helped connect Queensland.
Children can learn about roads from a series of cartoon characters and interactive exercises along a children's trail.
Adults and secondary students can learn about more complex themes and issues regarding road planning, construction and design.
Machinery enthusiasts can enjoy the vehicles and road building equipment on display.
Multimedia, photographs, interpretative panels, oral histories and displays of historic materials will capture the visitor's imagination.