Laidley Historical Society Museum

Established in 1972, Laidley Pioneer Village was the first of such villages in Queensland and as a result of the vision and hard work of the foundation members and many volunteers, the Laidley District Historical Society Inc. was able to develop the village into the excellent complex that it is today.

Over the years, through the ongoing Education Programme, many school children have visited the village and been educated in the ways of our early pioneers.

Manned by Proud Volunteers

Opening Hours

The Laidley Historical Society Museum is open 7 days a week from 9am until 3 pm, or by appointment and is located to the south of the town on an old paddock which used to be a resting paddock for the Cobb & Co horses.
Situated on the site of the original camping ground of the teamsters on the old Drayton/Toowoomba Road is the Laidley Pioneer Village.

It was the first Village Complex in Queensland and for the last 25 years has entertained thousands of visitors and instructed thousands of school children in the ways of our early pioneers.

Because the Pioneer Village is manned entirely by volunteers who try to maintain a continual presence in the Village, it may be necessary to close occassionally due to unforseen circumstances.

Because of this, we urge you to telephone before you leave home to ensure that the Village will be open for you. (07) 5465 2516