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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.
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Corner Helen & Furneaux Streets
Cooktown, Queensland
Australia, 4871 |
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| Custodians (07) 4069 5386 |
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| Open: |
Daily 9:30am - 4:00pm
Off season closure may occur in part of February and March.
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| Entry Fees: |
$10 Adult
$3 Child
$8 concession/pensioner
$23 family(2 A+ 2-3 children under 14 years of age)
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| Facilities: |
| Museum shop, toilets on premises, limited
wheelchair access. |
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| James Cook Museum, Cooktown |
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SPECIAL EVENT:
JAMES COOK MUSEUM - TRANSIT OF VENUS
Breakfast on Grassy Hill - bacon and eggs, coffee - while
watching the transit of Venus at 8:16 am. Join us for a short
humorous play, written and co-acted by JCM staff, with Captain
Cook and the ship's scientists explaining the reasons for
the observation in 1770. In the evening, a lantern parade
will be held by the waterfront.
Time: Sunday 6th May
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