JAMES COOK MUSEUM COOKTOWN

The Museum is located in the former convent of St Mary, erected 1887-1889. The existence of this large masonry building is indicative of Cooktown's importance during the Palmer gold mining boom. The collection includes an Endeavour cannon, one of six jettisoned by James Cook when his barque, Endeavour, ran aground on the Endeavour Reef south of Cooktown in 1770. Special features include the original Endeavour anchor also recovered from the reef, items pertaining to Cooktown history and the beautiful convent chapel.

Location: Corner Helen & Furneaux Streets Cooktown, Queensland Australia, 4871 Phone: Custodians (07) 4069 5386 Open: Daily 9:30am - 4:00pm Off season closure may occur in part of February and March Entry Fees: $7.50 Adult $2.00 Child $6.50 Concession $17.00 Family Facilities: Museum shop, toilets on premises, limited wheelchair access.

James Cook Museum, Cooktown Activities: April 2008 - P&O Cruise Ship Sun Princess visits James Cook Museum. Read more.(212kb)